
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)

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TAGS: MEMORIAL DAY


Thanks. I almost forgot.
Word.
I like the Memorial Day that pays respect and homage to our soldiers who died for this country. I’m not so big a fan of the Three-Day-Weekend Memorial Day, the one that is the big bar-b-q drink-fest to kick off the summer. Maybe I’m grumpy and old. Right after the few times I was able to get my grandfather to talk about his flying buddies in WWII, I never once felt the need for a brat and a beer. Having the national holiday be on 30 May would restore a bit of the dignity, I think.
Sorry, I was distracted by the ass, what are we talking about again?
Nice post. As is this one by Paul Rieckhoff
I am a day late on this, but sorry….i was drunk yesterday.
The Pat Tillman story in the SI Vault is a good read as well.