Armistice Day
The first world war began in 1914. In this photo are two brothers in their different uniforms. I found it in a collection left by a deceased aunt. Could it could be Franz, my grandfather, with Karl or Max? They lived in Aussig, Czechoslovakia at the time. There's nothing written to make it clear. What is clear, is that these fellows were a part of WW1, and once the enemy to many where I now live in Toronto. When we remember the dead and honour them what do we do about the enemies who survived? Historically they remain the enemy. That's in the past.
Friday we stand shoulder to shoulder with survivors from many countries who battled but no longer as enemies, rather as friends. Yet all will remember the horrors of the wars!
Armistice Day began in Canada on November 11, 1919 at 11 am with a two minute silence. It was changed to Remembrance Day. Once again we shall make the time to reflect. The day is approaching.
What an interesting photo, these little looks into the past always fascinate me. On November 11th the US celebrates Veteran's Day. I agree that we should remember the horrors of war but as friends never enemies.
ReplyDeleteIt is helpful to remember the horrors of war, the loss, the sadness, and to stand silent for these few minutes, out of respect. Thanks, Kleinstemotte.
ReplyDeleteI have photos too of ancestors in uniforms from so many different wars. They look so gallant and yet behind the facade there is so much pain.
Yes, here it is called Veteran's Day, but it all came about because of Armistice Day (which is what it used to be known as). That picture is very interesting, and it has made those young brothers immortalized in time. Thank you for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteIncredible picture! So much to think about here....
ReplyDeleteA great photo and some good words for consideration. Whoever our ancestors fought for, the friends or the enemies, I am almost certain that they fought for what they thought was right. Unless of course they were under dictatorship and forced to fight against their wills. I am glad that there are some that still remember the sacrifices. It is good to remember on the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour.
ReplyDeleteToday at 11 I observed the silence along with millions to pay respect to all who have sacrificed for their counties.
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