At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month...

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David Innes

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In Flanders Fields.

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
We are the dead. Short days ago
We lived, saw dawn, felt sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up your 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.

Dr John McCrae, 1915

I have posted this thread in loving memory of members of my family who died in battle in 1914-1918 and 1939-1945, but I am remembering the dead of all wars... Off to church in the morning!

David
"It is better to die than to be a coward"

 
Good post, David.

For lost friends...

When a man hath no freedom to fight for at home,
Let him combat for that of his neighbours;
Let him think of the glories of Greece and of Rome,
And get knocked on the head for his labours.
To do good to mankind is the chivalrous plan,
And is always as nobly requited;
Then battle for freedom wherever you can,
And, if not shot or hanged, you'll get knighted.
-- Lord Byron




 
Thanks for posting and reminding us, David.

I need to sit down and think a while of what my generation inherited from the sacrifices and examples of our forefathers.

I hope they aren't too disappointed with us for what we've done with what they died to give us.
 
I consider myself a "peacemaker" but not a "pacifist".

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In memory of all peacemakers
who have given their all;
we shall never forget them.
In gratitude of all of have served
and survived;
we shall thank them.
In honor of all who now stand
in guard of our freedom;
we shall consider them.
Army,
Navy,
Air Force,
Marines, and
Coast Guard.

Amen, and amen.


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Best Regards,
Rev. George
 
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