#remembrance

#remembrance

Soldiers, veterans, politicians and onloookers gathered in Ypres in western Belgium on Tuesday to commemorate the 107th anniversary of the end of World War I in 1918. They laid wreaths, often commemorative poppies, at the newly renovated Menin Gate memorial to the fallen in Ypres, a Belgian town at the heart of the fighting more or less throughout the four-year war which became synonymous with the conflict on the Western Front.

Veterans and loved ones gathered at the Spirit Garden outside Toronto's city hall on Saturday for a ceremony honouring Indigenous veterans. With beaded poppies, music and sacred offerings, about 100 attendees paid homage to the lives lost in service. Indigenous Veterans Day was first commemorated in 1994 and is celebrated across the country on Nov. 8. Rob Baskey, senator for the Metis Nation of Ontario Veterans Council, said Indigenous Veterans Day honours Indigenous members of the military, but also remembers the injustice they faced.

Twenty-five years ago, the remains of an unidentified Canadian soldier were brought home from France and laid to rest at Ottawa's National War Memorial. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has since become one of our country's most meaningful sites of remembrance. In this episode, artist and sculptor Mary Ann Liu, who designed the tomb, shares the vision and symbolism behind her work.

In this special workshop, participants will create personalized candles inspired by the spirit of remembrance, connection, and renewal. Each candle becomes an offering - a symbol of light guiding the souls of our loved ones back home. You will choose from fragrances like marigold, sandalwood, rose, and vanilla - scents traditionally associated with memory and healing. Guided by the Ometepe Wellness team, you'll learn about the art of candle-making while reflecting on the meaning behind this sacred tradition.

This autumn, down in tunnels where London's stories flow, TfL is sharing poems as the colder breezes blow. For four short weeks, six voices will accompany your ride, From Hungary, New Zealand, Africa, and far and wide. Sheenagh Pugh brings Days of November, racing to get things done, While Janet Frame reminds us that we strain beneath the sun. Katalin Szlukovényi writes of crowds and modern ties, Pressed close on busy networks where our tangled worlds collide. For history and remembrance, two poems

The immediate few hours after the World Trade Center's Twin Towers collapsed during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, were likely the darkest in the city's history. We must never forget the nearly 3,000 people murdered in the heinous attacks 24 years ago today, and in the years that followed due to conflict and disease related to recovery work at Ground Zero.

The very next day, in fact, the American newspaper ran an article speculating on the catastrophic consequences of an atomic bomb detonating in the heart of that very city.

My grandma called me as I walked down the street with my best friend: Sweetheart, I have someone here who wants to talk to you. I nearly fainted the day I heard his voice on the other end of my line. Hey Baby Girl, do you know who this is? Dad? Was this my long-lost father? Because I was in foster care at the time, my grandma was not supposed to call me and connect us. But I was happy she did because I was able to build my relationship with him on my terms.

As a family scholar who studies fathers, I've noticed a pattern: Father's Day is often the one time of year media outlets reach out to talk about dads.

Fr Convey said they were gathered to support Alan's family at this difficult time. He was reminded that grief is the price we must pay for having loved. Little Alan was very much loved indeed, and so the pain of grief runs even deeper.

The Guardian's new video series 'Poems to remember' invites viewers to engage with poetry that resonates with personal loss, celebrating the lives of departed loved ones.

Our Juneteenth Ritual of Remembrance is a prayerful honoring of the enslaved people who didn't live to see freedom come. It emphasizes a deep spiritual connection through diverse faiths.

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The bleuet, or cornflower, is a key symbol in France on May 8th and November 11th, representing remembrance of those who served in wars.

Every year, Israelis gather to honor those lost to conflict, but this year marks a particularly poignant moment as they confront the longest war in their history.

"Now more than ever as we see attempts to erase history from our libraries and classrooms, and as some in positions of power openly embrace antisemitism, this gathering serves as both a remembrance and a warning," said Mayor Adena Ishii.

"When we arrived, I was overwhelmed by the number of gravesites. Then I looked down and realized I was standing in front of my mother's grave marker."