Monday, November 11, 2013

YOU, my dear Soldiers, made my Country Great...............






In Flanders Field
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. 


John McCrae




With immense respect and grateful

heart to all who bravely did their part

and gallantly fought across the sea

to keep my world safe for me

You battled Evil - Inconceivable hate

YOU - my dear Soldiers,

Made my country great

  


Thank you dear Veterans

From the bottom of my heart




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19 comments:

  1. Maureen WyattNovember 11, 2013 at 1:22 AM

    Well said Suzan. We owe them so much!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 11, 2013 at 1:25 AM

    Lovely post, Suzan. We will remember them.

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  3. Plowing Through Life (Martha)November 11, 2013 at 4:10 AM

    We must never forget...

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  4. NanaDianaNovember 11, 2013 at 5:50 AM

    Amen and Amen. Today is our Veteran's Day, too. I am humbled by their giving of self- xo Diana

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  5. Cranberry MorningNovember 11, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    I've always loved that beautiful poem, Suzan.

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  6. Cheryl in WisconsinNovember 11, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    Thank you, Suzan, for the incredible post. I've never read this poem before.

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  7. camp and cottage livingNovember 11, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    Amen!
    I've always loved In Flanders Field.

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  8. Pat@Life At Lydias HouseNovember 11, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Great post! I join you in saluting all of our Veterans!

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  9. Tuula @ Thrifty Rebel VintageNovember 11, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    Very well said. We must never forget.

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  10. UnknownNovember 11, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Thank you for sharing the poem and the lovely picture-we will never forget!

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  11. Pamela GordonNovember 11, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    What a beautiful tribute. Did you write the poem? Well done.

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  12. Carla from The RiverNovember 11, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Beautiful post! Prayers to all of our soldiers.
    xx oo

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  13. Danni@SiloHillFarmNovember 11, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Well said..by you, Churchill and McCrae.

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  14. Diane Porazzo @ babiesbridesandlavender.etsy.comNovember 11, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    I remember that poem from my school days...such beautiful words. God bless all our soldiers through all the wars who gave so much and some made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!

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  15. Kirby CarespodiNovember 11, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    I memorized that poem as a small child--my grandfather fought with his majesty's infantry (in a Canadian regiment) in WWI. My American grandfather also fought and was in France on Armistice Day. Thanks to all who served, and those who continue to do so.

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  16. Tina@WhatWeKeepNovember 11, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Wonderful tribute, Suze!

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  17. CeciliaNovember 12, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Nicely said! Hear! Hear! I add my heartfelt thanks too!

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  18. DownTheLaneWithDaisyNovember 12, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    Thank you.

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  19. Feral TurtleNovember 13, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Beautiful post Suzan.

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