5/29/2011

Memorial Day 2011



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.

John McCrae (1872-1918)




During the grill outs, pool parties and big store sales, take time to remember the reason for this day and thank the Lord for those men and women who gave the last full measure of devotion so we can sleep soundly...free.

11 comments:

Jans Funny Farm said...

A moment of quiet reflection for all of them!

Gemini and Ichiro said...

A quiet Memorial Day.

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

Our transport dedikhation inkhluded the K9 Angels who served their khountry -

Please chekhk out my Monday post fur more -

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra

Mr Puddy said...

A silence from me to respect all of your hero
xoxo

Forever Foster said...

At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them. Lest we forget.

Angel, Kirby and Max said...

Happy Memorial Day. WE, too will remember those that gave their lives for our freedom

Mark's Mews (Marley, Lori, Loki, and Binq) said...

We dint grill or do annythin. Jus stayed in an remembered ...

Anonymous said...

I never understood humans needing war. A cat fight is just enough.

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Fresh Garden said...

Salute!
Salute again!

Angel Gracie=^o.o^= said...

Such a lovely tribute given to those that gave their lives so we could have our freedom. Very moving.