As we all reflect on the sacrifices made for us by our brave soldiers, we have put together a list of all the best Remembrance Day quotes and captions for your next post. And if you’re looking for a short Remembrance Day poem, we also have you covered.
Now go ahead and browse through to find your favorite.
Remembrance Day Poem
“In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.”
—John McCrae, Canadian poet, doctor and medical officer during WWI
Remembrance Day Quotes
“Patriotism is not dying for one’s country, it is living for one’s country. Perhaps that is not as romantic but it’s better.”
—Agnes Macphail, first woman elected to the House of Commons and co-founder of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (which would become the NDP party)
“The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example.”
– Benjamin Disraeli
“There can be no dedication to Canada’s future without a knowledge of its past.”
—John Diefenbaker, 13th Prime Minister of Canada
“It was like living in a graveyard. But I felt this was a duty that someone must do, and I thought I would try to do it.”—Mary Riter Hamilton, Canadian battlefield painter, one of the only women to occupy that role during WWI
“All we have of freedom All we use or know This our fathers bought for us Long and long ago.”
– Rudyard Kipling
“Praising what is lost makes the remembrance dear.”
– William Shakespeare
“The honour of carrying the Canadian flag… brings with it a sense of duty, privilege, and above all, great pride.”
–Tessa Virtue
“Remembrance reminds us that our nation has been through even more challenging times. Whether at war or during peace support operations, Canada’s veterans and fallen heroes alike can take comfort in our remembrance.”
—Larry Murray, grand president of the Royal Canadian Legion
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.”
– Thomas Campbell
“Remembrance Day is when the country stops for two minutes of silence, to pay respects to those who gave their lives and our veterans who fought for our freedom.”
—Douglas Phillips, Canadian writer
“They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.”
– Laurence Binyon
“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.”
– Joseph Campbell
“On this Remembrance Day I’m feeling grateful. The sacrifice and service of those in the Canadian Armed Forces has made our way of life possible.”
—Naheed Nenshi, former mayor of Calgary
“Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die.”
– Gilbert K. Chesterton
“Let us never forget the solemn truth that the nation is not constituted of the living alone.”
—Sir Robert Borden, 8th Prime Minister of Canada
“Valor is stability, not of legs and arms, but of courage and the soul.”
– Michel de Montaigne
“Canada is the homeland of equality, justice and tolerance.”
—Kim Campbell, 19th Prime Minister of Canada
“Our hopes are high. Our faith in the people is great. Our courage is strong. And our dreams for this beautiful country will never die.”
—Pierre Trudeau, 15th Prime Minister of Canada
“The living owe it to those who no longer can speak to tell their story for them.”
– Czeslaw Milosz
“Four things support the world: the learning of the wise, the justice of the great, the prayers of the good, and the valor of the brave.”
– Elijah Muhammad
“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.”
– Cynthia Ozick
“I wonder whether it isn’t more crucial now than ever to commemorate Remembrance Day in terms of the original intention of marking the 1918 Armistice— the significance of a cessation of hostilities between nations after a long series of brutal […] battles.”
—Fiona Tinwei Lam, Canadian writer and editor
“We only need to look at what we are really doing in the world and at home and we’ll know what it is to be Canadian.”
—Adrienne Clarkson
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”
– John F. Kennedy
“I encourage all Canadians to observe two minutes of silence, and solemnly remember all those who have fought for our country. We owe them an immeasurable debt of gratitude for helping to make Canada [a] prosperous [and] free country.”—Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
“On Remembrance Day, we mark the sacrifice made by veterans in serving their country in war.”
—Jagmeet Singh
“The sights around the field are terrible looking. I hope I don’t witness anything like it again.”
—Harry Chalmers, Canadian soldier who fought in WWI
If you like these, you might also want to check out our other lists of November Captions, Short November Quotes, November Letter Board Quotes, Day of the Dead Quotes, Gratitude Quotes, Thank You Messages and Thanksgiving Quotes.
Remembrance Day Captions
Heroes reside in our history and hearts
Remember, rejoice, reflect. Thanking those who died for us
Heroes never die; they live on in our memory
Honoring the brave with my poppy.
Gallantry and sacrifice: the threads of our country’s fabric
Reflecting on courage, commitment, and sacrifice
Courage lives on
Freedom blooms in our hearts today
Reflecting in the glow of the brave
For the heroes
Bravery is the inheritance we received from our heroes
A toast to those who gave us today
Salute to the fallen
Proud to be an Canadian
Peace was their mission, memory is their reward
A small tribute to those who gave everything
Tailgates, tributes, and big brave hearts
Footsteps of heroes, paving the path of freedom
We walk in the light of their incredible sacrifice
Every end of the day is a tribute to their new dawn
Poppies that promise a free tomorrow
Their bravery writes the history of our nation
Remembering courage, celebrating valor
Grateful every day
Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed
Never forget, forever grateful
Remembering those who gave everything for us
Their courage writes our history.
Remembering the heroes we’ve lost
Heroes live forever in the land they protected
Their legacy lives on
A day to reflect on courage and sacrifice
Saluting the brave, one Instagram post at a time
No words, just honor
Honoring the heroes who served to hold our flag high
Yesterday’s heroes, today’s inspiration
Walking freely because of those who walked before us
Freedom isn’t free, today we remember
For those who served with valor, our respect is eternal
Honoring the courage that protects our tomorrows
Every day, we enjoy the freedom they fought for
To the guardians of liberty, we owe our today
Always remember, forever grateful
Whispering thank you to the winds
Honoring the brave, always in our hearts
Our stars shine because of the stars we lost
To the protectors of our country’s heart, we salute you
Remember and honor
Remembered by the poppy, carried by our hearts
Battles may end, but legends live on forever
Never miss a moment to thank a hero
Bravery and sacrifice – the Canadian way
Heroes never fade, their legacy is eternal courage
Freedom isn’t free
Gathering in memory of the soldiers who dreamed of home
Our hearts remember what our eyes have never seen
A toast to the ones who gave it all
Our memories as deep as the ocean
To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die
Brave hearts never fade
United we stand in tribute
Remembering the heroes with poppies
Pride and remembrance
Love for the nation, built on the sacrifices of heroes
Eternal gratitude
A day to remember with poppies
Counting our blessings, naming them one by one
Silent prayers for the voices we miss
Homage to the brave
Bravery never fades. Neither does our remembrance
Gratitude never ends for those who gave all
A salute to those who gave it all for freedom
Peace, thanks to the brave
A toast to the brave every day
Their legacy lives on in our freedom
Some gave all for our tomorrow
Remember their stories; cherish their lives
Gratitude for the ones who paved our way
Forever indebted to our fallen heroes
Their stories are echoes of true patriotism
For love of country, they accepted the call
Gratitude to the brave for the peace we enjoy
In their honor, we stand united and strong
Remembering with pride and honor
May their courage live forever in our hearts
With pride, we remember their undying spirit
Memories of valor
Reflecting on the true meaning of freedom
Freedom is the thread in the fabric of our country
A silent salute to our nation’s finest
Peace is the gift from those who fought tirelessly
Heroic hearts remembered
Our silent prayers for the sentinels of peace
So that is it for our list of Remembrance Day Quotes, Poems and Captions. We hope you found the perfect one!
About the Author
Laynni Locke
I am Laynni Locke, a Canadian writer, reader and traveller with a passion for sharing life’s moments on social media. Keeping friends and family in the loop of our lives though photos and videos has become an essential activity for most.
And it doesn’t matter if you are travelling, celebrating a special occasion or just appreciating day-to-day life, when you take that perfect photo you are going to need the perfect caption or quote before you share it. Which is why we started Routinely Shares, providing comprehensive lists of quotes and captions to cover every occasion, adventure or loved one.
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