We will remember them
Remembrance Day is observed on 11 November in most countries to recall the end of hostilities of First World War on that date in 1918.
NUMBER of Remembrance Day services were held in Durban last week to commemorate Armistice Day.
The SA legion hosted its annual service at the Cenotaph by the Durban City Hall on Sunday, 10 November.
Remembrance Day, informally known as Poppy Day owing to the tradition of the remembrance poppy, is a memorial day which has been observed since the end of the First World War to remember members of the armed forces who died in the line of duty. It is observed on 11 November in most countries to recall the end of hostilities of the First World War on that date in 1918. Hostilities formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, in accordance with the armistice signed by representatives of Germany and the Entente between 5.12am and 5.20am that morning.
Glenwood held its annual service at the school on Thursday, 7 November.
In addition to the staff and schoolboys present, many dignitaries and the public attended, including members of the Natal Mounted Rifles, the Parabat Battalion, the South African Legion, and Rhumbelow Moth Shellhole.
After four sentries were posted around the flagpole, speakers explained the significance of the day and the symbolism of the poppies. The traditional Last Post, minute’s silence and Reveille were part of the ceremony which ended with a final prayer.
As has become tradition, 22 Glenwood High school boarders assisted the South African Legion Durban branch place approximately 600 poppies on the graves of WWI and WWII servicemen who died in service and who are buried in Stellawood cemetery ahead of Remembrance Day.
Clifton School also held its annual Remembrance Day service on Monday, 11 November, to pause and remember those Clifton brothers who fought in wars for freedom.
Executive headmaster David Knowles addressed military guests, parents and learners present, and a lesson was given by Rev Chris Meyer.
Following the lesson, the Last Post was sounded followed by a two minute silence, the Reveille and the laying of wreaths.
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