In Flanders Fields..

 

En Garde In The Bunker

En Garde In The Bunker

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we pause in memory of the thousands of men and women who sacrificed their lives in military service to preserve “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” for future generations. It is now our turn …The first poppies were distributed around 1920, inspired by a poem written by a Canadian soldier. During the Battle of Ypres in 1915, Canadian Lt.- Col. John McCrae wrote the poem In Flanders Fields on seeing poppies growing beside a grave of a close friend who had died in battle. The poem inspired countries around the world such as the United States, Canada, France and Britain, Australia and New Zealand to adopt the poppy as the flower of remembrance. Today, the volunteer donations from the distribution of millions of poppies go toward supporting ex-servicemen and women.

Lest we forget…

in-flanders-fields-poemWe will never forget…

Lest We Forget Flanders Fields...

Lest We Forget Flanders Fields…