Canadian Memorial at Vimy Ridge
Close up of crosses in Flanders Fields
Over head shot so you can get an idea just how many crosses there are . For people that don't really know what you are seeing....all those white spots in the field are crosses.In Flanders Fields
By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918)
Canadian Army
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.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
When I was in school we had to learn this and the story behind it. It's easier for me to make the link then type it all out myself ,but I do know it ! If you don't know the story here it is.
This is a story that was on the front page of the paper I read each morning , I love to read all the stories about the brave men who did so much for their countries . I thought I'd share it here
with anyone that wants to read it.
No, I did not forget that in this country it's called Veteran's Day ...my husband is one ! So for the history on it you can click here . No matter what country you are from be it Canada or the United States you should always remember and be grateful for the brave men in the military that do so much, that so many never will or would.
12 comments:
I love to hear the Veteran's stories. The kids did a really nice program at school for Veteran's Day. All those crosses, so very sad.
My Step-Dad is a Vietnam vet. Never says one word about it though. I am very proud of him and its sad he had no choice in the matter. He grew up 3 miles from the Canadian border and could have easily jumped the boarder when he got his draft papers at 18 years old. But he didn't and that shows just what kind of man he is.
God bless all those men and women.
Awesome poem! My hubby is also a veteran :)
I didn't know that, was he in Iraq ? Mine was there for 15 months. I'n the Army for 10 years.
I've visited the cemeteries in Normandy and other places in Europe, as well as many of our National Cemeteries. Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, brings home the magnitude of the sacrifices made by those who wore the uniform (both Canadian and American) and made the ultimate sacrifice more than that. It's a sobering sight.
A salute to your husband, Jenn.
Both nations really do have a lot to be thankful for and many to thank. Great post!
My husband has been to alot of them too, when he lived in Germany and took part in the different things going on through out Europe.
Give your husband a great big hug and tell him THANK YOU!
Thank you for this beautiful post! It is good to remember all of the wonderful things these men and women have done for our country!
What a great tribute!
Thank you to your husband for his service.
Very nice tribute and reminder that soldiers are everywhere - a band of brothers.
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