On this date in history, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, a ceasefire marked the end of hostilites between combatants during the First World War. It has come to mean, in the United States anyway, a day to remember all our servicemen, living or deceased, active duty or retired.
I am asking that each of us, whenever the 11th hour is in your time zone, say a prayer for peace and remember your country's brave men and women. And if you see a serviceman today, thank him for a job well done.
We in Canada also celebrate this day, we call it "Remembrance Day" there is laying of poppy wreaths in honor of our veterans who fought and died for our freedom. Legions celebrate servicemen and women past and present.
susie4
Posts: 17 | Location: Canada | Registered: October 21, 2008
Originally posted by ohiorose53: On this date in history, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, a ceasefire marked the end of hostilites between combatants during the First World War. It has come to mean, in the United States anyway, a day to remember all our servicemen, living or deceased, active duty or retired.
I am asking that each of us, whenever the 11th hour is in your time zone, say a prayer for peace and remember your country's brave men and women. And if you see a serviceman today, thank him for a job well done.
All I would like to add to this is AMEN!
Sherry
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me."