Kranji Memorial Park ( Remembrance Day)

Journal Entry 3
Information on Kranji Memorial:
The Kranji War Memorial is located in the northern part of Singapore. Dedicated to the men and women from the United Kingdom, Australia, Netherlands, etc, who died defending Singapore and Malaya against the invading Japanese forces during World War II. The War Memorial represents the Air Force, Army and Navy of the military. The Memorial's walls inscribe over 24,000 names of allied servicemen whose bodies were never found, spread over both sides of 12 columns of the war memorial itself. The grounds of the memorial is set on a hilly terrain with views around the largely undeveloped landscape, although signs of urbanity and clearly visible further afield. The modern skyline of Johor Bahru in Malaysia is clearly visible. The grounds are immaculately maintained by the Commonweath War Graves Commision, and accessible only from Woodlands Road, the same road that the invading Japanese Imperial Guards had marched down on 9 February 1942.
Information on Remembrance Day:
Remembrance Day, also known as Poppy Day, is a day to commemorate the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war, specifically since the First World War. It is observed on11 November to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918. The day was specifically dedicated by King George V, on 7 November 1919, to the observance of members of the armed forces who were killed during war; this was possibly done upon the suggestion of Edward George Honey to Wellesley Tudor Pole, who established two ceremonial periods of remembrance based on events in 1917.

Reflection:
After going through the Remembrance Day at Kranji Memorial Park, I have learnt a lot of lesson. Firstly, I have learnt to be grateful to the previous generation who fought hard to keep our nation from being invaded by other countries. We must be grateful because the soldiers have sacrificed their today for our tomorrow. They undergo hardship and suffering in order to provide us with the happiness and pleasure that we are able to enjoy today.
Secondly, I have learnt that the soldiers were noble. Although Singapore is not their homeland, they still try their best to defend Singapore from being invaded by other people. This was because these soldiers feel that we should have a homeland to ourselves. These soldiers also cared for us. Without care and concern, the soldiers would not want to risk their lives, trying to protect our nation from being captured by the Japanese.
Thirdly, the soldiers were disciplined and courageous. This is because even though that they knew that Singapore is going to be invaded by the Japanese, the soldiers displayed their courageous qualities and came to Singapore to defend us, regardless the fact that they know that they might not return to their homelands. The soldiers were committed as they fought and died to uphold the values they believed.
Lastly, this has instilled fear in us as it reminds us that all of us are mortals and we will depart from this world anytime regardless of our wealth, talent and social status. As a result, we need to be humble as all we have and all we own is only temporary for we are merely pilgrims on earth. Besides, we need to be charitable and responsible towards ourselves and our family in what we do, what we think and what we say. Time and tide waits for no man, so let’s pull up our socks and do our best to our capabilities in whatever tasks or responsibilities that are entrusted to us. Age Quad Agis!