At the turn of the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, World War I officially came to a close.
Since that day, countries around the world have recognized November 11 as a special day, a Remembrance Day. This day is celebrated in different manners around the world.
The red remembrance poppy has become closely associated with this holiday because of the WWI-era poem "In Flanders Fields." Canadian physician Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae wrote it on May 3, 1915.
In the United States, the holiday is known as Veterans Day to remember fallen soldiers in all wars.
While this particular November 11 is special because of the date 11/11/11, it is still a day to remember the fallen heroes of our nations' military's. Some day I would very much like to travel through Europe to see the rich history embedded across the land, but until then I have to live vicariously through all of you.
Show us photos of war memorials built to honor the fallen soldiers. These photos do not necessarily need to be taken today. Rather, allow us all to see the different sizes, shapes, and types of memorials that exist.
The War Memorial Chapel at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia in the United States was completed in 1960. The chapel serves as both a memorial and chapel with regular services. The pylons of the upper memorial are etched with any Virginia Tech student, usually through the Corps of Cadets, who gave their life for their country.
Today is also the 90th year that the Royal British Legion have been using poppies as a symbol of remembrance - the first "poppy day" wasn't until 1921.
I orginially posted this on 1 June 2011. Indianapolis, Indiana, is second in the United States only to Washington DC in the number of memorials. This is the Medal of Honor Memorial located in downtown Indianapolis along the canal. Each of these glass panels is etched with the name of each Medal of Honor recipient.
My photo for today taken in Coventrys old Cathedral which was destroyed in the Coventry Blitz
And this one taken back in Feburary, is a statue in the cathedral ruins entitled Reconcilliation. It was created by Josefina de Vasconcellos. In 1995 (50 years after the end of the second World War) it was given to Coventry by Richard Branson, an identical statue was placed in the Peace Garden, Hiroshima, Japan on behalf of the people of Coventry.
The sculptures were placed to remind us that in the face of destructive forces human dignity and love will triumph over disaster and bring nations together in respect and peace.
This photo is a combination of the photo I took on September 11th and one I took today at a tiny community not far from where I live. The flag was one that flew over Ground Zero for the long, arduous days during the clean-up after the attack on the Twin Towers. The soldier statue stands in the city park in honor of our country's veterans.
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Not exactly a war memorial picture, but last week I was in Flanders walking a day's battle advance. It was one of the most memorable things I have done.
I know its sad but its one of those things that gets passed on to spread the word. ♥ This Christmas when you're eating your dinner, smiling and laughing, that in another house somewhere, there's an empty chair where a Hero should be sitting. They gave up their life so that you can sit with your family. So light a candle for the Heroes that did not make it home and for those who are still serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and all over the world. ♥ I felt like I should pass this on. Thanks xx
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I orginially posted this on 1 June 2011. Indianapolis, Indiana, is second in the United States only to Washington DC in the number of memorials. This is the Medal of Honor Memorial located in downtown Indianapolis along the canal. Each of these glass panels is etched with the name of each Medal of Honor recipient.
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And this one taken back in Feburary, is a statue in the cathedral ruins entitled Reconcilliation. It was created by Josefina de Vasconcellos. In 1995 (50 years after the end of the second World War) it was given to Coventry by Richard Branson, an identical statue was placed in the Peace Garden, Hiroshima, Japan on behalf of the people of Coventry.
The sculptures were placed to remind us that in the face of destructive forces human dignity and love will triumph over disaster and bring nations together in respect and peace.
Here's a collage of Westpoint too
The War Memorial in Indianapolis:
Point Loma, San Diego
Sculpture memorializing Marathon County citizens who gave their lives for our country in WWI
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