In Flanders Fields!

[waynorth]

In Flanders Fields
John McCrae - 1872-1918

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.

 

[waynorth]

I'm wearing two Poppies today, one for friends who can't locate one!
And both for those who have served!!

 

[cigarrodog]

In Flanders Fields
John McCrae - 1872-1918

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.

Amen.

 

[joeradza]

In Flanders Fields
John McCrae - 1872-1918

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.

I'm wearing two Poppies today, one for friends who can't locate one!
And both for those who have served!!
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Thank you Charlie for those who can't.

 

[Rusty1]

We will remember them! Thank you Charlie.

Russell

 

[Peregrin]

In Flanders Fields
John McCrae - 1872-1918

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.

That poem never fails to bring a tear to my eye, Charlie. Thanks for posting it.
I know some of you guys are vets. Thanks to you and to all those that took the oath and served.
Speaking for myself, I get a lump in my throat everytime my kids thank me for my service. It was an honor.

 

[Luger1952]

Thanks Charlie for reminding us of the heavy price of liberty and freedom! I thank those in my feeble way who served fought and died for us. I pray we never ever forget their sacrifice and gift to us.

Well expressed Gary!

 

[meako]

Lest We Forget.

 

[cudgee]

Lest We Forget, and well said everyone.

 

[panella]

One of the most haunting tributes to brave soldiers ever written. Lest we forget how much we owe to those who fought for us.

 

[Campbellclanman]

Lest we forget.

 

[Old Engineer]

I'm wearing two Poppies today, one for friends who can't locate one!
And both for those who have served!!
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Thank you Charlie !!!

Harry

 

[paulhilborn]

Thanks Charlie and thanks all those who served/serving as freedom certainly isn't free.

 

[Halfneck]

I appreciate people thanking me for my service, or wishing me Happy Veteran's Day, but I feel a bit awkward too. Part of it is knowing so many others who sacrificed more than I did. The other reason being I feel honored to have served. Growing up my heroes were mostly service members. Being able to follow in their footsteps was a privilege. My morning at work was spent in laughter as I received & sent various vulgar/crude/racy "Happy Veteran's Day" comments to buddies I served with. Those are the thanks I appreciated the most.

To my fellow veterans here on the Porch - Thanks.

 

[waynorth]

You are welcome everyone!!
And thank you to any and all who served!!