REMEMBRANCE DAY – LEST WE FORGET
As November 11th approaches, we take a moment to reflect on what Remembrance Day truly represents.
It marks the signing of the armistice that ended the fighting in World War I, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. Though the official peace treaty came later, that moment became a symbol of silence, respect, and gratitude for all who served and sacrificed.
Across Canada and the Commonwealth, we wear the red poppy to remember. The tradition was inspired by the poem In Flanders Fields, written by Canadian soldier John McCrae, who saw poppies bloom over the graves of the fallen in the battlefields of France.
For Canada, World War I was not just a global conflict — it was a defining chapter in our national story. The Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917 marked the first time all four Canadian divisions fought together under Canadian command. Against impossible odds, they succeeded where others had not. That victory became a symbol of unity, determination, and Canadian identity.
More than 66,000 Canadians lost their lives in World War I — a generation that helped shape our freedom and our place in the world.
This Remembrance Day, we encourage everyone to pause at 11:00 a.m., visit a local cenotaph, and honour those who served — and continue to serve — for Canada.
Lest we forget.
– True North Arms
