This Memorial Day…

[cop414]

Never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

[zak98]

Originally Posted by cop414

Never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Indeed...

[geoach]

Amen........to many just think it's a day off

[77T]

Thanks Tim - it is the reason for the day...

There is a poem that captures remembrance and the reason we memorialize those who have sacrificed the last full measure.

It is "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
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.




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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by 77T

Thanks Tim - it is the reason for the day...

There is a poem that captures remembrance and the reason we memorialize those who have sacrificed the last full measure.

It is "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
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.




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Yes, Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae a Canadian.

We remember all those who have fallen for our freedom. Rest in Peace, we salute you.

[RichM]

[1William]

A very special day.