A2: The poppy is a powerful symbol of remembrance in Canada, Great Britain, Commonwealth nations, and the USA. It is used to remember and honour those who served and died in service for their country #WeRememberThem@CanWarMuseum#TEARtalk
A2: Canadian poet and soldier John McCrae after losing his friend in battle, wrote the now famous poem, titled “In Flanders Fields”, using the poppy as a symbol of Remembrance. Click link for audio /visual of poem https://t.co/PaskA0dyln #TEARtalk#WeRememberThem
A2: Every year, The Royal Canadian Legion launches a Poppy Campaign to raise funds to support veterans and their families.Did you know that 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the Remembrance Poppy in Canada?! To learn more visit @RoyalCdnLegion#TEARtalk#WeRemember
A2: Wearing a poppy is a personal expression of Remembrance. It should be worn with respect on the left side , over the heart. It is worn on the last Friday of October till November 11th. Read “How to wear a Poppy” by @RoyalCdnLegion#TEARtalk#WeRememberThem
@TearYouthTO A2: #TEARtalk The poppy is generally associated to the real poppy flower that scatter the battlefield.
This year also marks the 100th year anniversary of the Poppy as a symbol. It was adopted by the War Veterans Association in 1921 as a symbol of remembrance.
A3: Join online at the Queen’s Park Ceremony of Remembrance livestream on November 11 at 10:45 a.m, or attend your local virtual event to reduce the risk of exposure or spread of COVID-19 #TEARtalk#WeRememberThem
A1: #RemembranceDay, originally called Armistice Day, marks the end of #WWI. It is observed on the 11th day of the 11th month at 11am, with a two minute moment of silence to remember all of those who lost their lives in war. #TEARtalk#WeRemember
A1: During #Remembrance Day we pause for a moment of silence to honour and remember the individuals who served, and continue to serve during times of war, conflict and peace. For more info visit @CanWarMuseum#TEARtalk#WeRememberThem
A1: France and Belgium still observe Armistice Day, the USA observes Verteran’s Day, while Canada and Britain observe Remembrance Day. #TEARtalk#WeRememberThem
A1: The tomb of The Unknown Soldier located in front of the National War Memorial in Ottawa, represents approximately 116,000 Canadians who lost their lives, including 28,000 soldiers whose resting place remains unknown. #WeRememberThem the sacrifices @CdnHeritage#TEARtalk