What is the quote for Remembrance Day?
Thoughtful words to remember those who have fallen in the line of duty. “This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” “No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation.”
Why is it important to remember those who served our nation?
During times of war, individual acts of heroism occur frequently; only a few are ever recorded and receive official recognition. By remembering all who have served, we recognize their willingly-endured hardships and fears, taken upon themselves so that we could live in peace.
What do you say on Remembrance Sunday?
The Exhortation is recited: They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. We will remember them.
What is the saying lest we forget?
Borrowed from a line in a well-known poem written in the 19th century, the phrase ‘lest we forget’ means ‘it should not be forgotten’. We say or write ‘lest we forget’ in commemorations to remember always the service and sacrifice of people who have served in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
What freedoms do we have because of veterans?
10 Freedoms We Enjoy Thanks to our Military
- #1 Freedom to worship how I see fit. This is an inalienable right.
- #2 Freedom to say what I want to say.
- #3 Freedom to own a firearm.
- #4 Freedom to move.
- #5 Freedom to cause change.
- #6 Freedom of Press.
- #7 Freedom to own a home.
- #8 Freedom to get an education.
Why do we remember the fallen soldiers?
They are reminders of those who died while fighting for peace: we wear them as reminders of the horrors of conflict and the preciousness of the peace they fought hard to achieve.
What can I say instead of in memory of?
in memory
- celebratory.
- memorial.
- commemoratory.
- dedicatory.
- in remembrance.
- observing.
What do you write on a Remembrance Day card?
What to write in a sympathy card
- We are so sorry for your loss.
- Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
- Thinking of you in these difficult times.
- Our hearts go out to you and your family.
- We want you to know that we are here for you if you need anything.
- With heartfelt condolences.
How do you write a Remembrance Day message?
We are forever indebted to these souls and take oath to stand by their courageous act forever and after. We fell but they rose to take bullets. Our heart fills with tears when each of the brave heart struck down and hit the mud. We stand together and celebrate Remembrance Day.
What is the legacy of the Battle of Vimy Ridge?
The decades since the Battle of Vimy Ridge have slipped by, but the legacy of the Canadians who accomplished so much in that important First World War battle lives on. Some say that Canada came of age as a country on those harsh April days in 1917. First World War stories
Does the Vimy Ridge Memorial look new today?
Although the sculpted figures need repair throughout the years, and the monument undergoes regular cleaning, even today the Vimy Ridge memorial looks brand new. Its white stones contrast the blue skies and rolling hills in the large valley below.
Why is the Vimy Memorial important to Canada?
Canadian National Vimy Memorial The Canadian National Vimy Memorial honours all Canadians who served during the First World War. The Memorial bears the names of those who died in France with no known grave. It is located at the site of Canada’s victory during the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
What does Vimy Ridge mean to me?
Today Vimy Ridge is commemorated in Canada as the defining moment when we shed the cloak of the British Empire and defined our own identity on the world stage as a victorious nation. But. History really is not the same as remembrance, as I discovered last June when I visited the battlefield.