It is the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/remembranceday/
They shall not grow old, as we are left to grow old,
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn,
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them. We will remember them.
--Laurence Binyon
To all the veterans, I tip my hat.
:beer::thumbsup:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/remembranceday/
They shall not grow old, as we are left to grow old,
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn,
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them. We will remember them.
--Laurence Binyon
The day has different names in different countries, but its purpose is the same everywhere it's observed. Whether called Armistice Day, Remembrance Day or Veterans Day, it remains a time to recognize those who fought and to renew our commitment to peace.
To all the veterans, I tip my hat.