With all the current conflicts around the world, especially the invasion of Ukraine, this day, more than ever, serves to remind us of the waste of life, human and animal, that occurs in the name of human wars.

And not just the military losses. So many innocents, young and old, get killed or maimed every day in the pursuit of power, resources, or territory. All should be remembered on this day.

Across the world, on the eleventh hour of this, the eleventh day of the eleventh month, people will gather to honour and remember all of those killed in the many conflicts down the years.

And while the poppy came to be a symbol of this day due to its colour and the fact that so many grew on the disturbed ground around the trenches of the First World War, perhaps, this year, we have another symbol of the sacrifice so many will make to defend their homeland and way of life from those who would destroy it . . . the sunflower.

Let’s share some appropriate music, gifs and pictures to commemorate this day and hope that one day, humans may learn to live in peace with each other.

All are welcome.
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