Short Essay On Remembrance Day

Reminders From The Poppy On remembrance Day, Poppies are worn to remind us of the people who went to war, Civilians caught in Battle, and those who ultimately died during these times of hardship. Each year, remembrance day serves as a reminder to the Family and friends of those who passed away fighting for our country and those who are currently fighting. The poppy reminds us to remember, and honour the memories of soldiers and their families. Poppies lie in Flanders fields above the graves of the soldiers who had fought in WW1. Poppies are a reminder of war, bloodshed, and suffering. These flowers are a reminder of the pain and suffering of the people on and off the battlefield. Poppies remind us of the reactions of the soldiers who had …show more content…
How they read the letters from their husbands or husbands to be, not knowing which letter would be his last,the ember of hope that they kept that they would make it home alive.The heartache when a letter comes to tell them their lover has died. The poppy reminds of the pain and anguish as they relish in the thoughts of their former companions, who were taken away too soon. The poppy reminds us of the family of soldiers. The parents who either willingly or begrudgingly supported their sons' or daughters' desire to join the Army. Whichever way they support their children, They have a hurt, a worry deep in their heart,an uncertainty that they will come home detrimentally injured,or at worst dead.

Poppies remind us of the gallantry and strength that the soldiers have.Soldiers have to be physically strong, Working day in day out to be fit for their duties in combat. They work their bodies to the limits to help us and to protect our country. Soldiers have to be mentally strong as well. They have to be able to forget their families,feelings and homesickness to fight for our country. Poppies remind us of the strength that they