Remembrance
In my former employment I used to be asked to read "In Flanders Fields" on the office PA and then introduce the 2 minutes of silence. This is the introduction I used. If anyone wants to use it he is welcome to do so without attribution.
"On the 11th of November 1918 at 11 o’clock in the morning, the guns fell silent to mark the end of the fighting in World War 1.
Since then it has been customary to keep 2 minutes of silence at this time to remember those who fought in all our wars, both the many who are gone and the few who remain.
Will you join me".
(2 minute pause)
Thank you.