Tomorrow – On the Eleventh Hour of the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month, please observe a moment of silence for those brave men an women who gave their lives in the defense of freedom. Tradition says the the Armistice to end the Great War ( World War I ) was signed at that time in 1918. Let us also honor all of those veterans, male and female, living and deceased, that have proudly worn the uniforms of the United States armed forces. Thank You All For Your Service !
I have a spent howitzer shell that was fired during WW 1. Every time I look at it, I am reminded that once, someone, possibly a frightened kid, loaded this and shot it. My late father’s insignia remind me that many Americans fought and died in Korea, another war not often discussed. To all veterans, alive and dead, I humbly thank you.
In Flanders FieldIn Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,That mark our place; and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below.We are the Dead. Short days agoWe 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 throwThe torch; be yours to hold it high.If ye break faith with us who dieWe shall not sleep, though poppies growIn Flanders fields. John McCrae
Now that the last US vet of that war has left us, this is an especially good time to express our thanks to all the Doughboys who returned, married, and started families, only to face the Depression. An excellent reminder of why Nov 11 is Veterans’ Day.
McCrae, a surgeon on the Western Front, wrote this in 1915 when the terrible slaughter was already taking place, and in the third stanza he tells us he wants it to continue. When the job was done, the war was won, this poem reminded us all, that freedom is not free.
Um, I might just be a bit slow on the uptake, but I am trying to figure out the reference to “71 Years Later,” in the last frame with the handwritten poem about “In Flanders’ Fields.” Am I missing something? That would bring us back to the year 1942, right? Obviously, the Second World War was in full swing then. But the Flanders Field poem references the First World War, right? Although I guess it can be used nowadays to refer to war in general perhaps? But I am still somewhat puzzled by the number 71 here. Does anyone know about that one way or the other?
Sherlock Watson over 10 years ago
Nice work, Pab.
curmudgeon68 over 10 years ago
Thanks, Pab. Never forget.
Linguist over 10 years ago
Tomorrow – On the Eleventh Hour of the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month, please observe a moment of silence for those brave men an women who gave their lives in the defense of freedom. Tradition says the the Armistice to end the Great War ( World War I ) was signed at that time in 1918. Let us also honor all of those veterans, male and female, living and deceased, that have proudly worn the uniforms of the United States armed forces. Thank You All For Your Service !
vwdualnomand over 10 years ago
know a vet, buy that vet a drink tomorrow
fredhetz over 10 years ago
I have a spent howitzer shell that was fired during WW 1. Every time I look at it, I am reminded that once, someone, possibly a frightened kid, loaded this and shot it. My late father’s insignia remind me that many Americans fought and died in Korea, another war not often discussed. To all veterans, alive and dead, I humbly thank you.
Janis Harrison over 10 years ago
Thank you.
Linda Solomon over 10 years ago
In Flanders FieldIn Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,That mark our place; and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below.We are the Dead. Short days agoWe 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 throwThe torch; be yours to hold it high.If ye break faith with us who dieWe shall not sleep, though poppies growIn Flanders fields. John McCrae
seismic-2 Premium Member over 10 years ago
Now that the last US vet of that war has left us, this is an especially good time to express our thanks to all the Doughboys who returned, married, and started families, only to face the Depression. An excellent reminder of why Nov 11 is Veterans’ Day.
Linda Solomon over 10 years ago
McCrae, a surgeon on the Western Front, wrote this in 1915 when the terrible slaughter was already taking place, and in the third stanza he tells us he wants it to continue. When the job was done, the war was won, this poem reminded us all, that freedom is not free.
FlaviaR over 10 years ago
Thank you.
gene06825 Premium Member over 10 years ago
Um, I might just be a bit slow on the uptake, but I am trying to figure out the reference to “71 Years Later,” in the last frame with the handwritten poem about “In Flanders’ Fields.” Am I missing something? That would bring us back to the year 1942, right? Obviously, the Second World War was in full swing then. But the Flanders Field poem references the First World War, right? Although I guess it can be used nowadays to refer to war in general perhaps? But I am still somewhat puzzled by the number 71 here. Does anyone know about that one way or the other?