Today is Remembrance Day.
November 11 marks the armistice that ended the fighting of the First World War in 1918, and in Canada, the day now honours those who served in every conflict and in peacekeeping missions since.
Who are you remembering on this Remembrance Day?
Are Remembrance Day ceremonies still relevant in 2026?
What does the day mean to you?
If you could change one thing about Remembrance Day, what might it be?
Please leave a comment to share your thoughts below. Today, the comment section is open to paid and free subscribers alike.
What readers shared in past years:
“I am remembering my Uncle Rae, killed just before reaching Vimy ridge, long before my birth. My father used to tell me of their canoe and camping trips around Lake Simcoe when he tucked me into bed: sad early childhood memories.” (2025)
“I am remembering the unwilling participants, those who did not volunteer to participate in the wars.” (2022)
“My father joined the Air Force and survived WW2 serving with the Belgian and French resistance as well. His courage, sacrifice and survival skills still inspire. He warned me once: ‘Beware the seductive power of the gun.’ If only.” (2023)
“The white poppy and what it represents is what I am remembering particularly. I wear both colors of the poppy and we know what the red one stands for but little is known of the white one… let us strive for Peace and learn and strive for what works to get there.” (2021)
“I am thinking about all of the people who have been killed in senseless wars over the decades, both soldiers and civilians.” (2021)
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Are we to also remember those who have participated in the recent wars of choice. Those who were not defending our native land?
I always question why citizens are made to defend the bad decisions leaders make. Why are we not emphasizing how all of us can be peacemakers not warmongers? How do we ,learn to take care of each other so war is not a necessity ?