Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Remembrance Day - Lest We Forget



To all the troops, past and present, God bless and thank you for your service, sacrifice, and willingness to give that which is most sacred on earth for our freedom. May the memories live on, and may freedom continue to be the banner that we wrap around our sense of national pride.



"In Flanders Fields" is one of the most famous poems written during the First World War, and has been called "the most popular poem" produced during that period. Canadian physician and Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae wrote it on May 3, 1915, after he witnessed the death of his friend, Lieutenant Alexis Helmer, the day before.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'm in complete agreement with your sentiments. Thanks to all those in uniform -- male and female, past and present -- for allowing the rest of us to live in peace and freedom.

benton432 said...

what a great song thanks to all.