Today marks Remembrance Day in Australia. Remembrance day marks the anniversary of the armistice which ended World War I (1914-1918). Every year, Australians observe one minute silence at 11am on 11 November, in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts.
The Australian War Memorial website has a wonderfully detailed explanation of Remembrance Day and its significance to the life of Australians.
My boys have their poppies, given to them by my Mum. Mr 5 is excited about taking his to Kindy. My Grandpa, their Great Grandpa, was in Papua New Guinea during World War II.
Mr 5 told me the most gorgeous story a few months back. He told all his Kindy friends that his Great Grandpa George was a "superhero" because he went to war for his country. I must admit, I had tears in my eyes as he recounted his story, as my Grandpa meant the world to me (Mr 5 is named after him). I think it is just such a wonderful and childlike interpretation of what all these wonderful men and women do for our country.
Lest We Forget....
Oh Melinda, I had tears in my eyes reading this. So beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMy Grandpa was also in PNG in WWII, wonder if they knew each other......