Sunday, November 8, 2015

Remembrance Sunday


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A time to remember those who fought for the freedom we enjoy.

WWI 17 million deaths, 20 million wounded.

WWII 60 million deaths.

They gave up their tomorrows so we could enjoy our todays. Do not let it be in vain.



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Throughout the UK, the first Sunday closest to November 11th becomes REMEMBRANCE Sunday.

November 11, 1918 marked the end of WWI. 1919 became the first Remembrance day.

In 1922 it was suggested that poppies be made by people who had lost a hand. Since then millions of poppies have been made by the disabled. This year, 36 million poppies were made.



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The poppy wreaths are placed on monuments throughout the nation.

At 11am throughout the UK there is a 2 minute silence. It is a time to REMEMBER and never forget.

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