In Flanders Fields

[Gerritt]

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.

 

 

We would personally like to thank each and every person that has served and/or given their life in the name of freedom and democracy. If it was not for the brave souls that protect us Life would not be the same as we know it.

 

Lest we forget.

 

The Aalbers family.

[Nemo]

Amen Brother..

[Jen]

Thank you

 

To all that served and to you Gerritt for remembering on behalf of us all ...

 

Jen

[tdotfisherman]

My grandfather fought in both the Battle of Vimy Ridge, and the Battle of the Somme in the First World War. The suffering and attrition that those boys went through was unbelievable. For every Canadian that contributed to the war, it's something that should be remembered and respected... Thanks for posting.

[express168]

My Parents are immigrants to this country and are proud to call Canada home. The Canada that the souls fought for, in order to free complete strangers across the world. To those who have died and to those who serve today, Thank You.