This Remembrance Day, we shall wear the well known symbol, a poppy, which became synonymous with the celebration due to a Canadian doctor, Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae. After seeing poppies growing in battle-scarred fields, he wrote the now famous poem ‘In Flanders Fields’.
The day was originally known as Armistice Day, but was renamed Remembrance Day after World War Two to commemorate those who were killed in both World Wars. November 11th was chosen due to the peace negotiations beginning at 11 am on the 11th day of the 11th month.
Ever since, Memorial Day, has been observed in all Commonwealth countries to honour armed forces members, who have died in the line of duty.
At Picture This Gallery we honour the fallen with respect and those who continue to serve.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders Fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders Fields.