Local Vietnam Veterans group - Edmonds 4th of July Parade
This week's photohunt is Veterans or Military. And a very appropriate choice to start November. November 11th is a day to commemorate the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war. In the US, it is Veterans Day; in the UK, Canada, Australia and other countries in the Commonweath of Nation, it is Remembrance Day; in several other countries it is known as Armistice Day.
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, war ceased on the Western Front during World War I. Since that time, many countries have taken time on November 11th to recognize the sacrifices of the soldiers during war.
In my hunt, I came across these pictures from the 4th of July parade in Edmonds.
American Legion - organization supporting Veterans
Comments (8)
Nice photos. You really capture a feeling of pride. Last year was my first Remembrance Day here in Australia, and I learned that they take it very seriously.
Posted by maya | November 7, 2009 1:00 AM
Posted on November 7, 2009 01:00
Great pictures!
Here in Canada, at that hour we pause for a moment of silence to remember all those who have fought for freedom.
Posted by Susanne | November 7, 2009 8:08 AM
Posted on November 7, 2009 08:08
Thanks for sharing -- I never knew about the 11th hour, etc.
Posted by Lisa | November 7, 2009 8:23 AM
Posted on November 7, 2009 08:23
Looks like quite a parade!
I played too :)
Posted by Teena in Toronto | November 7, 2009 8:33 AM
Posted on November 7, 2009 08:33
Love the Uncle Sam guy!
Posted by Palma | November 7, 2009 11:10 AM
Posted on November 7, 2009 11:10
These are wonderful parade shots and a great take on the theme.
Posted by Carver | November 7, 2009 12:01 PM
Posted on November 7, 2009 12:01
These are wonderful sentiments and photos. I like the idea of a minute of silence~
Posted by menehune | November 7, 2009 5:21 PM
Posted on November 7, 2009 17:21
Nice photos. I never knew about the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.
Posted by girasoli | November 7, 2009 6:06 PM
Posted on November 7, 2009 18:06