Dylanna Fisher
Remembrance Day is for remembering with a moment of silence. On this day in 1918, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the First World War was ended. The first remembrance day was on November 11, 1919, at 11 a.m.. Originally called “Armistice Day” to honour the armistice agreement which was the agreement that ended WW1.
Below are songs to listen to throughout the day to remember those that fought and those that died.
“Pittance of Time” by Chad Huntington, Originally by Terry Kelly
Take two minutes, would you mind?
It’s a pittance of time For the boys and the girls who went over
In peace may they rest, may we never forget Why they died
It’s a pittance of time
“Pittance of Time” Lyrics by Terry Kelly
“Wrong Side of Heaven” by Rokk, Originally by Five Finger Death Punch
Arms wide open
“Wrong Side of Heaven” Lyrics by Five Finger Death Punch
I stand alone
I’m no hero and I’m not made of stone
Right or wrong
I can hardly tell
I’m on the wrong side of heaven and the righteous side of hell
The wrong side of heaven and the righteous side
The righteous side of hell
“8th of November” by Ashley K., Originally by Big & Rich
On the eighth of November the angels were crying
“8th of November” lyrics by Big & Rich
As they carried his brothers away
With the fire raining down and the hell all around
There were few men left standing that day
Saw the eagle fly through a clear blue sky
1965, the eighth of November
“Arlington” by Mikalene Ipson, Originally by Trace Adkins
And I’m proud to be
“Arlington” Lyrics by Trace Adkins
On this peaceful piece of property
I’m on sacred ground
And I’m in the best of company
I’m thankful for those thankful
For the things I’ve done
I can rest in peace
I’m one of the chosen ones
I made it to Arlington
“American Soldier” by Anthem Lights, Originally by Toby Keith
And I will always do my duty
“American Soldier”Lyrics by Toby Keith
No matter what the price
I’ve counted up the cost
I know the sacrifice
Oh, and I don’t want to die for you
But if dyin’s asked of me
I’ll bear that cross with honor
‘Cause freedom don’t come free
“Soldier” by Dgem Tulay, Originally by Shania Twain
Has anybody seen my soldier, standing all alone?
“Solider” Lyrics By Shania Twain
Has anybody seen my soldier?
Oh, has anybody seen my soldier, standing all alone?
Has anybody seen my soldier just trying to get home?
“Letters From Home” by Tyler Warden, Originally by John Michael Montgomery
My Dearest son, it’s almost June
“Letters From Home” Lyrics by John Michael Montgomery
I hope this letter catches up with you
And finds you well
It’s been dry
But they’re callin’ for rain
And everything’s the same old same
In Johnsonville
Your stubborn old daddy
Ain’t said too much
But I’m sure you know
He sends his love
“Who You’d Be Today” by Tammy Mathieson, Originally by Kenny Chesney
Sunny days seem to hurt the most
“Who You’d Be Today” Lyrics by Kenny Chesney
I wear the pain like a heavy coat
I feel you everywhere I go
I see your smile, I see your face
I hear you laughing in the rain
I still can’t believe you’re gone
“Riding With Private Malone” by Brandon Embry, Originally by David Ball
He said, my name is Private Andrew Malone
“Riding With Private Malone” Lyrics by David Ball
And if you’re reading this, then I didn’t make it home
But for every dream that’s shattered, another one comes true
This car was once a dream of mine, now it belongs to you
And though you may take her and make her your own
You’ll always be riding with Private Malone
“The Other Little Soldier” by Genesis Keren Nava, Originally by Josh Gracin
And even though he didn’t know
“The Other Little Soldier” Lyrics by Josh Gracin
What his dad was fighting for
He was proud to be the other little soldier
In this war
Two songs I link to Remembrance Day, each about a different aspect of war that should not be forgotten, are: And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda by Eric Bogle, and The Sun is Also a Warrior by Leslie Fish. Check them out.
Those are both gorgeous songs!