David,
I've always thought of the official meaning of remembrance day as being
a day when the people affected by wars are paid respect. In Australia,
the day most often given over to this is November 11. I remember in my
old school days having a minute's silence on 11/11 at 11 a.m. to
remember the folks who were killed or injured in WW1. It is also known
as Armistice Day. The political rock group Midnight Oil have a
wonderful and powerful song about this day.
I chose the title for Australia Day in an ironic mood, as the day is
officially remembered as the birthday of Australia - the settling of
the country by the British in 1788.
Thanks for the reminder of the day in remembrance of the Holocaust.
Phil
On 26/01/2005, at 10:09 PM, David Preiss wrote:
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> What is the official meaning of remembrance day, Phil?
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> De: Phil Chappell [mailto:philchappell@mac.com]
> Enviado el: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 8:41 AM
> Para: xmca@weber.ucsd.edu
> Asunto: Remembrance Day
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> Happy remembrance day to all Australians on this list for the slaughter
> of Australian Aborigines that started about 215 years ago. A good day
> to think of the damage and marginalisation still being done to the
> indigenous of Terra Australis.
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> Phil Chappell
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