Memorial Day

This is a day set aside to remember those men and women who have given their lives for the freedoms we enjoy in this country. Most often we think of our American soldiers and their families, but they are not the only ones who have risked their lives for this country. There were also those from other countries who often joined the United States military to defend the way of life we have known for so long. My father in law was just one young Canadian who joined the United States Air Force. There must have been many others. To them, their wives, and families, I say thank you.

In Flanders Fields

By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD

(1872-1918) Canadian Army

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.