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<\/div>\nIn Flanders Fields<\/span><\/h2>\nIn Flanders fields the poppies blow
\nBetween the crosses, row on row,
\nThat mark our place; and in the sky
\nThe larks, still bravely singing, fly
\nScarce heard amid the guns below.<\/p>\n
We are the Dead. Short days ago
\nWe lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
\nLoved, and were loved, and now we lie
\nIn Flanders Fields.<\/p>\n
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
\nTo you from failing hands we throw
\nThe torch; be yours to hold it high.
\nIf ye break faith with us who die
\nWe shall not sleep, though poppies grow
\nIn Flanders Fields.<\/p>\n
The ‘In Flanders Fields’<\/strong> poem was written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae<\/em> on May 3 1915. He wrote it after witnessing the death of his friend on the battlefield the day before. It is a solemn reminder of the atrocities of war and an admonishment to steadfastly remain vigilant even when faced with terrifying adversity.<\/p>\nOn this day we honor those who bravely fought for freedom and justice, and many of whom bravely gave their lives for the noble cause. It goes by different names in different places, including Remembrance Day, Veteran\u2019s Day, Poppy Day, and Armistice Day, but the sentiment is the same: Not to glorify the tragedy of war, but to commemorate the valor of those who fought to defend their country.<\/p>\n
Brigadier General (retired) Robinson Risner,<\/em> a veteran pilot who fought in World War 2, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, is one of those brave military soldiers who we should remember today. Despite being shot down twice over enemy territory, and being captured and tortured, each time it happened he wasted no time taking to the skies again, ready to serve his country.<\/p>\nby Darren Hewer<\/span>
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\nFurther Reading<\/h4>\n
\u2022\u00a0 Remembrance Day ‘Daddy’s Poem<\/a><\/strong>‘
\n\u2022\u00a0 Soldier’s Psalm – Prayer<\/a><\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0 Salvation Explained<\/a>
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The post Lest We Forget<\/a> can be found at Thoughts about God<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nBetween the crosses, row on row,
\nThat mark our place; and in the sky
\nThe larks, still bravely singing, fly
\nScarce heard amid the guns below.<\/p>\n
\nWe lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
\nLoved, and were loved, and now we lie
\nIn Flanders Fields.<\/p>\n
\nTo you from failing hands we throw
\nThe torch; be yours to hold it high.
\nIf ye break faith with us who die
\nWe shall not sleep, though poppies grow
\nIn Flanders Fields.<\/p>\n
On this day we honor those who bravely fought for freedom and justice, and many of whom bravely gave their lives for the noble cause. It goes by different names in different places, including Remembrance Day, Veteran\u2019s Day, Poppy Day, and Armistice Day, but the sentiment is the same: Not to glorify the tragedy of war, but to commemorate the valor of those who fought to defend their country.<\/p>\n
Brigadier General (retired) Robinson Risner,<\/em> a veteran pilot who fought in World War 2, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, is one of those brave military soldiers who we should remember today. Despite being shot down twice over enemy territory, and being captured and tortured, each time it happened he wasted no time taking to the skies again, ready to serve his country.<\/p>\n by Darren Hewer<\/span> \n \u2022\u00a0 Remembrance Day ‘Daddy’s Poem<\/a><\/strong>‘ Follow Us On:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0 \u2022 Twitter\u00a0<\/a> \u2022\u00a0 Instagram<\/a>\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0 Pinterest<\/a><\/p>\n \n The post Lest We Forget<\/a> can be found at Thoughts about God<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Used by Permission<\/p>\n
\nFurther Reading<\/h4>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0 Soldier’s Psalm – Prayer<\/a><\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0 Salvation Explained<\/a>
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