The United Kingdom and virtually all Commonwealth countries honor the day we call Veterans Day as Remembrance Day, a day to honor those who have died whilst serving their country in the armed forces.
11-11-11 became shorthand for the day, translatable as the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month when World War 1, the war to end all wars was finally over.
It used to be the custom for many folks in the US to pause from their duties on this anniversary.
I remember doing so as a lad in school during the 1950’s….
Normal routines would cease and a short moment of silence would be observed by all.
The years roll by. Generations come and go. Customs change.
It is good to remember some of the old ways.
It helps to keep things in perspective.
No memory = no perspective = no understanding.
This is one of our major problems today.
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