Happy Memorial Day

We would like to honor those who have died for our country. Thank you to those who have had family members stand and fight on our behalf. We are forever greatful. As I was remembering what Memorial Day was all about I found this poem that was written in 1915. I had to share.

In Flanders Fields

by John McCrae 1915
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.

Thank you to those who have served, currently serving and going to serve in the future.

~Angela