Why Remember
We must remember. If we do not, the sacrifice of those one hundred thousand Canadian lives will be meaningless. They died for us, for their homes and families and friends, for a collection of traditions they cherished and a future they believed in; they died for Canada.

Veteran's Affairs Canada
This page lists all web page from Veteran's Affairs

War Veterans Links
This page contains links to interesting web sites and pages. Veterans Affairs assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information held or the views expressed therein.

War Memorials Around the World
Welcome to the "War Memorials" page. The pages linked here honour those who sacrificed their lives serving their countries and humanity during war and in peace - especially in peacekeeping; innocent victims of war's cruelty and the victims of The Holocaust.. It is intended to be a place to honour the memories, the sacrifices, and the loss.

The First Remembrance Day in Canada
On November 6th, 1919, Sir George Foster, the acting Prime Minister, rose in the House of Commons to read a message from King George V, addressed "to all the peoples of the Empire":
To all my people:

John McCrae
Born in Guelph, Ontario, on November 30, 1872, John McCrae was the second son of Lieutenant-Colonel David McCrae and Janet Simpson Eckford McCrae. He had a sister, Geills, and a brother, Tom.

The Story of John McCrae
John was born in 1872 and raised in Guelph, Ontario and is remembered as one of Guelph's most famous sons. McCrae was more than a poet, and was in fact a doctor, soldier, author and artist.

Flanders Fields and John McCrae
John McCrae was born November 30, 1872 in Guelph, Ontario.

In Flanders Fields...The making of the poem
John McCrae's (picture) "In Flanders Fields" remains to this day one of the most memorable war poems ever written. It is a lasting legacy of the terrible battle in the Ypres salient in the spring of 1915.

Poppy Facts
During the Napoleonic Wars, the poppy drew attention as the mysterious flower that bloomed over the graves of fallen soldiers.

The Poppy Campaign
What does the poppy represent? The poppy represents the symbol of Remembrance.
Why should I wear a poppy? When you wear a poppy or display a wreath you honour the war dead and help ex-service personnel and their dependents.

The Story of Taps
The 24-note melancholy bugle call known as "taps" is thought to be a revision of a French bugle signal, called "tattoo," that notified soldiers to cease an evening's drinking and return to their garrisons. It was sounded an hour before the final bugle call to end the day by extinguishing fires and lights. The last five measures of the tattoo resemble taps

Memories of War
Welcome! This Web site is devoted to preserving history by recording the stories of World War II veterans.

Remembrance and the Poppy
Remembrance is the cornerstone of The Royal Canadian Legion's work in Canada. The Poppy Campaign is a major source of funds used to assist veterans, ex-service people and their dependents. This page, is designed to help teachers and students in their search for material on Remembrance and those who want to know more about the Poppy Campaign

1. Resources for Remembrance Day

Trenches on the Web: The History of WWI
To appreciate what the veterans of war endure, it is necessary to know a little about these conflicts and their tragedies. Trenches on the Web, owned by amateur historian Mike Iavarone, is an online Reference Library on World War I. It contains links to many resources on the allied and axis powers including battles, weapons, photographs and important events. This site is more appropriate for junior and senior level students.

Second World War
By September 1939, over 58,000 Canadian men and women had volunteered to serve in the Canadian Forces.

The Korean War
North Korea's invasion of South Korea marked the first open act of aggression since the establishment of the United Nations. Over 26,000 Canadians served in the Korean War.

Peacekeeping Duties
During the first half of this century, some 1.5 million Canadians were called upon to defend peace and freedom around the world during the First World War, the Second Canadians died. Following these terrible conflicts, Canada began looking for ways to prevent wars. Contemporary peacekeeping is a natural extension of Canada's longstanding commitment to the principles of peace and freedom.

Dieppe
"For eight hours, under intense Nazi fire from dawn into a sweltering afternoon, I watched Canadian troops fight the blazing, bloody battle of Dieppe. I saw them go through the biggest of the war’s raiding operations in wild scenes that crowded helter skelter one upon another in crazy sequence.

Beaumont-Hamel
Beaumont-Hamel symbolizes the service and sacrifice of Newfoundlanders during the First World War. This park pays special tribute to the role of the Newfoundland Regiment in the Battle of the Somme and the heavy losses it suffered.

Teacher Resources k-12

Veterans' Week Activities Across Canada
From community centres to classrooms across the country, Canadians will once again honour and pay tribute to veterans and peacekeepers at numerous activities and events during Veterans' Week.

Student Activities
The colouring sheets are available in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format only. To view and print these sheets you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.

Crossword
Read the clues, then unscramble the letters to find words to fill each blank in the puzzle.

Veteran's Day From Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Miami-Dade County Public School's multicultural and multilingual programs includes a series of web pages on holidays. The Veterans Day page contains a brief description of the history of this national holiday and the story of the Unknown Soldier. It also includes links to Veteran's Day commemorations in the United States, lessons plans and classroom activities, all of which will help students better appreciate the importance of this holiday.

Lest we forget: Helping Students Understand a Day of Remembrance
Veterans Day honors men and women who have served in the U.S. armed services. Veterans Day, November 11th, is a legal federal holiday in the U.S. Great Britain celebrates November 11th as Armistice Day; it is not a legal holiday but special observances celebrate the armistice that ended World War I on November 11, 1918.

Origins of Veterans Day



Celebrating Veterans Day


Veterans Day Activities


The Page of Remembrance
"Who are these men with their glory pinned to their breasts?
And what does it mean to the rest?
The tears stain their cheeks,
Yet their faces glow with pride
For they fought and tried,
They watched comrades die
Never questioning why
For you and I."

Remembrance Day in Australia
Australia seems far removed from the battlefields of Europe but its membership in the British Commonwealth meant a commitment to supporting the British war effort in both World Wars, particularly in Turkey and the Middle East.

Remembrance Day in Australia
This web site provides a glimpse of the how the Australians remember their war dead on Remembrance Day. Also included are links to Anzac Day the April 25 holiday that marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.