Remembrance Sunday: what are you actually remembering ?

Question

Apart from the fact that we now seem to have two Remembrance days, and two sets of two minutes silence (one on the 11th at 11am and one on the following Sunday at 11am), what are you actually remembering.

The end of the First World War (the 'war to end all wars') was nearly 100 years ago and there is no one left alive that actually remembers it. World War Two ended 65 years ago and there are an ever dwindling population that remembers it. Neither was the first war that Britain embarked upon, nor the last. And even current 'wars' (that are never called wars these days) will be the last.

What are you actually remembering on Remembrance 11th Nov, and Remembrance the first Sunday after ? and is it worth remembering any more ?

Answer 1

We are keeping the promise that "We will remember them".



They went with songs to the battle, they were young.

Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady and aglow.

They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,

They fell with their faces to the foe.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning,

We will remember them.

Lest we forget.

Answer 2

Hi,



Firstly, Remembrance day is 11/11 every year officially. The reason they also do it on a Sunday is at church services although this is not the official day.



There is in fact two people who are still alive who fought in the trenches in the first world war. One is an Englishman who is 109 and the other is a german whom I know little about. If you care to read the book about this remarkable Englishman I will track down the book in my vast library and tell you the title. It is a fascinating story.



It is always worth remembering those who died so that you may be able to speak out freely like you have. I have read many books on the world wars and current conflicts as they are called these days. There is always someone who wants to dominate th world whether they be communist, fascist, Muslim, Taliban, American etc, etc. And please don't forget the small island of Taiwan which if it wasn't for a Nato presence in the area would soon be back under the heel of China.



Everyone should have a choice as to how and where they live their lives. What possessions they would like to acquire, what religion they wish to follow. There are many who seek to influence others and bend them to their own will. This is why modern conflicts are fought and a simple case in point is the Iraq conflict. It is quite true that the coalition went in on the pretext of weapons of mass destruction and the huge outcry that has followed this. However please bear in mind that Saddam Hussein was using chemical weapons on his own people who were not of the same religion as him and the majority of the Iraq's. Should the coalition not have just gone and helped the Kudish population as they have just as much right to breath as everyone else.



I do not condone war or fighting, however, sometimes the big people need to help the little people. It is a simple fact of the way the world is today.

Answer 3

Let me tell you a few things to start with we do not have as you put it Two Remembrance days we have Armistice day 11th November which happened to be the date that the First world war ended that is why we have Two Minutes silence at 11 o clock the Guns fell silent at 11 o Clock then we have remembrance Sunday the First Sunday after Armistice Day The reason for this is more people are able to get to Church or attend their local War Memorial to remember al those who gave their lives for their country and also for freedom so people like you can spout on about something you clearly know very little about But it also extends a lot further than that we remember all those who have died in all conflicts since the first world war and I bet you didn't know that

1968 is the only year in the 20th Century, and also the only year since World War II, in which no British soldiers have been killed in action



Yes we will remember them and continue to do so

Answer 4

Yes of course it is worth remembering. THe fact that war is vile, robbing families of their best and probably most valued members. Remember the fact that we should all do our very best to ensure that it does not happen, and to stand against all the evil people willing to destroy and murder on a whim. Remember to defend people's freedom - even the freedom of those that think its not worth remembering any more, or would like it forgotten in order to pull down anything decent left in society just for spite!

Answer 5

A great deal of both world wars was shot on film and recorded so it is there for all our young people to see the causes of war, the futitily,the suffering and our inability to learn from history.Maybe some day we will, so Lest we Forget.

Answer 6

Personally, I think of my father and grandfather, both served during the war

also colleagues and friends involved in the Falkland conflict



Is it worth continuing to remember the great loss of so many to give us the lives we now enjoy? Yes, of course it is - we will remember them

Answer 7

I am remembering the loss of life and ruined lives of the young men and women of my country.

I also remember the service of my family members in the recent and not so recent past.

Lest we forget.



The danger of forgetting is apparent when we see the hideous faces of marchers of the Moslem 'communities'' saying British soldiers should go to hell - and doing this on the streets of England.Why do we have so many people from countries who have a hatred for anyone not Moslem allowed to infiltrate our society?

Answer 8

that's sort of what I think, although as I guessed your statement has not proved very popular.



I think people are free to have remembrances for what they wish, but remembering things outside of living memory starts to defy logic. Living memory eventually has to change into history, I'm not sure if attempting to keep past events in the public conscience is always helpful - does it perpetuate past wounds that should have healed? Look at the sectarian problems in Ireland, they have roots that are hundreds of years old.



In my opinion there is something not quite right with the Remembrance Day process, for one thing we should take time to remember all people who have died, not just those who died in wars. Not the least that seems wrong, is that we are not allowed to criticise the process.

Answer 9

Remembering all the men and boys who fought to give us our freedom only to be betrayed by successive governments.

Answer 10

Just appreciate and be grateful for the things we have. We are remembering the people who gave their lives so we can have these things. It is disrespectful to come out with this.

Answer 11

I remember my friends and relatives who made the supreme sacrifice for civil and religious liberty for all. God Save The Queen.

Answer 12

i agree with answer from Hannah and i am remembering that my grandad lost two of his sons in the 2nd world war....and that one of the telegrams came on my grandad's birthday....some present that was!!



they gave their young lives along with many other brave men....that's what i am remembering today along with how my grandads' heart was broken....twice over!

Answer 13

Fallen comrades !

Answer 14

omg! do you even realise how disrespectful that question sounds?

Answer 15

How disrespectful can you be moron