Poppy Day, also known as Remembrance Day or Armistice Day, is observed on November 11 each year as a tribute to the sacrifices made by military service members in conflicts past and present. The day is rooted in history and remembrance, marking the anniversary of the end of World War I, when an armistice was signed on November 11, 1918, effectively bringing the brutal conflict to a close. Today, it is a powerful reminder of the costs of war and a call to remember those who gave their lives to se

The Last Post is the bugle call that signifies the end of the day's activities, and a time to rest. It is also sounded at military funerals to indicate that a soldier has gone to their final resting place, free from their duties. On November 11, the Last Post will sound from 16 locations around the Melbourne CBD as Victoria joins the rest of the nation in pausing for one minute to remember our fallen. Join us as we remember our servicemen, women, and their families on November 11. Donate to the

A bugle, which first sounded as Australian troops stormed Galipoli, will take pride of place at this year's Remembrance Day commemorations on North Terrace. After being brought to Adelaide, it spent years rattling around a family home, until its true history was discovered. www.7plus.com.au/news #RemembranceDay #7News | 7NEWS Adelaide

700K views · 4.3K reactions | Poppies is a beautiful 2 minute animation to help explain Remembrance & Armistice days to young children. ❤️ | CBeebies Parenting | Facebook