Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday, we remember and mark the end of the First World War in 1918, paying tribute to those who have fallen in their line of duty.
The Sunday closest to Remembrance Day is known as Remembrance Sunday where men, women and children all across Britain hold and attend ceremonies to remember the millions who have died at war. The First World War's hostilities formally ended at 11 AM on the 11th day of the 11th Month in accordance with the armistice signed by allies and German representatives. The United Kingdom marks this time with a two minute silence.
At Appleyard London, we will be proudly wearing our poppies throughout the weekend and on Tuesday 11th. We will join millions around the UK, standing at 11 AM, pausing in our emails and our day to day tasks to remember those who fought so bravely.
The main observance is held on the Sunday where ceremonies are held at local war memories, normally organised by local British legions. A 2 minute silence is held to pay respect to those who fought so bravely for their country. The national commemoration is held at Whitehall in central London for dignitaries, the public and ceremonial detachments from the armed forces and civilian uniformed services. Members of the Royal Family attend Whitehall, standing to the right of the Cenotaph. As Big Ben Strikes 11 AM, the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillary at Horse Guards Parade fire a cannon to mark the commencement of the two minutes silence. Following this mark of respect, remembering and thought, her Royal Majesty the Queen and the British Royal Family lay wreaths on the Cenotaph with the Prime Minister and other political members following suit. Once the wreaths are laid, the national anthem 'God Save our Queen' is sang in the streets of London. Events continue throughout the day across the country, including marches and gatherings at local war memorials, many of which are organised by local Salvation Armies.
The poppy is the symbol of Remembrance Day because many years ago, on the wasteland where our fallen troops laid, poppies grew in between the resting bodies. Therefore, wear your poppies and be proud!
To those who died and to those who survived nearly 100 years ago, we thank you. To those who have fought in war and conflict since then to this present day, we thank you.
*Featured Image: Remembrance Day - Poppy Day by Daliscar ©2007-2014 daliscar. Full credit to the artist. We do not own the image. Used to title this blog post as allowed by the owner.
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