Some call it Remembrance Day (eg. Canada, Australia, United Kingdom), some call it Armistice Day (eg. France, New Zealand), and others call it Poppy Day (eg. South Africa, Malta). In the U.S., it’s called Veteran’s Day. No matter what it is called, most countries pay respect to the soldiers of history on November 11th. Rather than offer quotes about war, here are the five best movie quotes about the importance of remembering. Consider them as you remember those brave men and women who have served their country in war.
"Memories are meant to fade. They're designed that way for a reason."
Strange Days (1995) - Mace (Angela Bassett)
Van Helsing (2004) – Van Helsing (Hugh Jackman)
“Memories shared serve each one differently.”
The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002) – Robert Evans (himself)
“In my life I find that memories of the spirit linger and sweeten long after memories of the brain have faded.”
My Dog Skip (2000) – Narrator (Harry Connick Jr.)
"There's no fence nor hedge around time that is gone. You can go back and have what you like of it, if you can remember."
How Green Was My Valley (1941) - Huw Morgan (Irving Pichel)
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