I was wondering if anyone else celebrates our war veterans on Nov. 11th at 11 AM besides Canada? F150 Europe and English Adam, does anyone overseas? We just watched the service from Ottawa and thought they did a great job. Many thanks to the Vets. It is surprising how many were there that fought in the second world war and Korea. There was one from the First war. He was 103 years old. They say there are still 10 left from that war.

 

Rememberance Day, every year on May 4th.
Liberation Day, every year on May 5th.

Thad, check out this link.
It will explain what 4 and 5 May means to the Dutch.

http://www.4en5mei.nl/herdenken-e.html

 

Thank you, that was interesting. The site that explains why ours is the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, is here,
http://www.inglewoodcarecentre.com/o...branceday2.htm

 

November 11 is Veterans Day in the USA. It used to be Armistice Day to identify the ending of WWI, but was changed to Veterans Day about 50 years ago to honor all service veterans.

 

Thad

Yes, we commemorate the dead of all wars on November 11th.
There is always a 2 minute silence at 11am on Nov 11th where the majority of people will take part.
The time signal is usualy broadcast on TV and radio.
The nearest Sunday to Nov 11th is called Rememberance Sunday and there are always Church services and wreath laying ceremonies at War memorials.
Also, there are march pasts by old veterans but there are only a few left from WW1.
You will pretty much find a war memorial to honor the dead in every town and village in England.
My old High school even had their own one for ex-pupils who had fallen.
Just as a point of interest, there are now moves to add the names from later wars like the Falklands and both Gulf wars. I hope so.