Over recent weeks, 22,000 internet users have worn an online Poppy Twibbon to show their respect and gratitude to those who are serving or have served in the British Armed Forces. The Poppy Appeal is organised by the Royal British Legion, which safeguards the welfare, interests and memory of these brave soldiers.

Today, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, there will be a nationwide two minute silence, to remember the end of the First World War, and those who have given their lives then and since.

The hastag ‘#2minutesilence’ has trended on Twitter as a result, and, hopefully, many on the social networking site will partake in an online silence as a mark of respect.

While wearing a Poppy Twibbon is a great way to drive awareness of the cause, you can donate directly to The Royal British Legion, whose charitable work helps ex-soldiers and their families. You can also volunteer your time to help this important cause.

Those who have supported the campaign online include Sarah Brown, Jamie Oliver, Philip Schofield, Jonathan Ross, Boris Johnson, Katherine Jenkins, Will Carling, Alastair Campbell and Jonathan ‘Aggers’ Agnew.

Get your poppy Twibbon here on Twitter and Facebook, and please take part in the #2minutesilence at 11:00 GMT and pause for reflection and remembrance.