Marl. The population of this city is invited to the celebrations of November 11

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Ce Monday November 11the commune of Montmirail will remember those who sacrificed their lives for their homeland.

After a mass celebrated at Saint-Étienne church at 9 a.m., the population will be able to gather in front of City Hall at 9:45 a.m. to go in procession to the military square of the cemetery where a wreath will be laid at 10:15 a.m. The tribute will continue at cantonal war memorial at 10:45 a.m. where medals will be awarded.

The next meeting is set for 11:30 a.m. the stele of the Saint-Cyriens for a new wreath laying. At the end of this commemoration, a wine of honor will be served at the Roger Perrin village hall.

The end of the Great War

Let us remember, the November 11, 1918at 5:15 a.m., the first provisional armistice was signed which was to last 36 days and then be renewed. It put an end to the First World War which bloodied Europe and particularly Franceby signing the victory of the Allies and the German defeat. At 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918, the cannons finally fell silent and gave way to silence and newfound peace. For some, it was a sigh of relief. For others, tears of sadness at the memory of comrades in combat or family members who did not return.

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