How do you all observe this day? I believe most of us Canucks were made to memorize "In Flanders Fields" from a young age. Do you attend any services?
Veteren's/Rememberance day
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I always observe Rememberance Day. I have many family in the military, one even being killed in Afghanistan. I remember when I was 8 yrs. old I would go down to the cemetary to stand by the road and watch the ceremony by myself. Every year I would go. When I can't I watch it on TV. It's a big deal for me.
Last year we hit the parade they had here in town, not sure what we're doing this year. I've also had many family members in the military and I, myself, was in the military as well, as is my husband right now. My grandpa passed in 2003 so I think alot about him on Veteran's day, he served in WWII I believe and was at Battle of the Bulge.
I've never attended services but I've watched them occasionally on tv. I know someone who is in Cadets and it is a pretty large service here in my area.
My boys don't have to recite it in school as I did, so I have them do it at home. 
We attend services and make the trek to the War Museum in the capital the weekend before.
We attend services and make the trek to the War Museum in the capital the weekend before.Our family has always attended Rememberance Day events, particularly since a number of my siblings were involved in cadets.
I make sure to phone, email or send a quick postcard to everyone I know who is a Vet, thanking them for my freedom and risking their lives for us.
Also, I make sure that every flag I own is in good repair and displayed.
Also, I make sure that every flag I own is in good repair and displayed.
My grandfather served in WWII and is buried at the Veteran's cemetary. I always make it a point to drive there and place flowers and just sit and think of the wonderful times I had with him. He's been gone since 1981 and it still hurts. We were very close. Living members who served in WWII as well as the other members of the armed forces hold a ceremony which I like to watch.
My DS7 bought us our Poppies at the mall today. The man was so nice he put them on the boys for them. I'd like to take DS7 to the senataph (sp?) service tomorrow but it's supposed to be really miserable weather.
When looking for children's books for rememberance day, I had a really tough time! Then DS had a book fair at the school and I found this one(the illustrator is from Coldbrook-15 min.s away and there is an illustration of our senataph.)
http://www.scholastic.ca/titles/apoppyistoremember/
When looking for children's books for rememberance day, I had a really tough time! Then DS had a book fair at the school and I found this one(the illustrator is from Coldbrook-15 min.s away and there is an illustration of our senataph.)
http://www.scholastic.ca/titles/apoppyistoremember/
This year is a special one for us. We are going to the War Memorial for thier ceremony. My grandfathers WWII uniform, metals, MIA and discharge papers are going on display. There is also a brick in his memory going into the walkway. My uncle doesn't like the idea that he has had everything in a box on his closet shelf since my grandfather passed away 34 yrs ago now. He called my mom, aunt and other uncle and told them what he was going todo and they all thought it was a good idea. It was promised that everything would come back to a family member if they were taken down. My kids will also go to the ceremony at the cemetery where my father is and replace the flag on his grave with 6 we picked up one for each of his grandchildren. I won't be able to attend this one due to having to work but my dads best friend will take the kids. We will also call my other grandfather.
KimD-I think it's wonderful that your grandfather's things will be on display. Much better than gathering dust in a closet. And the flags are a very thoughtful gesture and a good experience for the kids.