“Lest we Forget” is a phrase we often use to remind ourselves to honour and remember the folks who gave their lives for our military. It comes from a poem called “Recessional” by Rudyard Kipling, written way back in 1897. This phrase is all about not forgetting the bravery and dedication of our service members, especially during tough times. You’ll usually hear it on days when we commemorate our heroes, like Remembrance Day or Veterans Day. It’s a way to show respect and keep the memories alive, encouraging us to learn from the past and recognize those who have served and still serve today.

We shall remember them.

Remembrance Day to commemorate those who were killed in both World Wars.

A poem by John McCrae

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.