On the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, people all around Canada wearing a poppy are solemn. It is Remembrance Day, a day where all Canadians remember the soldiers that fought for our land in the First World War (1914-1918), the Second World War (1939-1945), and the Korean War (1950-1953). In total, more than 1,500,000 Canadians had served our country, and over 100,000 have died. They gave up their lives so we could live in freedom and peace, so we must remember their bravery and sacrifice.
Most schools have a Remembrance Day assembly, including SAM. At our assembly, there were piano and violin performances, students recited poems, and there were slide shows about the soldiers and Remembrance Day. At the end of each thing, no one applauded, as it was a serious assembly. Then there was a trumpet solo by Ms. Howl’s son, Daniel, followed by 2 minutes of silence. During the 2 minutes, everyone stood with their heads’ bowed, as we thought about Canada and its peace and freedom. No one sneezed. No one coughed. It was so quiet that if a pin dropped, it would have sounded like thunder. Then another short trumpet solo signaled the end of the silence.
Most of the men going to fight in the wars aren’t very old, maybe about 18 or 19, and started training many years before that. Imagine if you were just 6 or 7 years older than you are right now, and you’re about to leave all your friends and families behind, knowing you may never return alive. War has been going since 1914, and still, Canadians are helping in peacekeeping forces and help fighting other countries’ wars, sometimes claiming their lives.
What can we do? Well on Remembrance Day, wear a poppy and show that you’re thankful for the soldiers that fought and are still fighting for Canada’s peace and freedom. Drop spare change into boxes to support the Veterans that have fought in the war, and most importantly, remember and be thankful for our land.
Most schools have a Remembrance Day assembly, including SAM. At our assembly, there were piano and violin performances, students recited poems, and there were slide shows about the soldiers and Remembrance Day. At the end of each thing, no one applauded, as it was a serious assembly. Then there was a trumpet solo by Ms. Howl’s son, Daniel, followed by 2 minutes of silence. During the 2 minutes, everyone stood with their heads’ bowed, as we thought about Canada and its peace and freedom. No one sneezed. No one coughed. It was so quiet that if a pin dropped, it would have sounded like thunder. Then another short trumpet solo signaled the end of the silence.
Most of the men going to fight in the wars aren’t very old, maybe about 18 or 19, and started training many years before that. Imagine if you were just 6 or 7 years older than you are right now, and you’re about to leave all your friends and families behind, knowing you may never return alive. War has been going since 1914, and still, Canadians are helping in peacekeeping forces and help fighting other countries’ wars, sometimes claiming their lives.
What can we do? Well on Remembrance Day, wear a poppy and show that you’re thankful for the soldiers that fought and are still fighting for Canada’s peace and freedom. Drop spare change into boxes to support the Veterans that have fought in the war, and most importantly, remember and be thankful for our land.
Tina that was a exellent recount on the rememberance day assembly! I think its spelt Mrs. Howells?
ReplyDeleteYEAH... REMEMBRANCE DAY ROCKS!!! MY BIRTHDAY ... AND ALSO THE SOLDIERS... moment of silence... .... ..... ...... ....... ........ ......... there. really nice facts on remembrance day!!! Nice job playing the piano too.
ReplyDeleteR.I.P soldiers.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Tina, impressive post! It's great how you put so much detail in it.
Great job playing the piano!!