IN FLANDERS FIELDS: A Gift Of Remembrance

Top 13. Nov 11, 2000 3:53 PM

» Red - Re: Remembrance Day

In response to message posted by bridget1:

Bridget,

I read your page on Remembrance Day 2000 and linked to it from my article. I really enjoyed it.

I watched the services in Ottawa on CBC and as always, was deeply touched.

Thanks for sharing this beautiful memory with us.

-- posted by Red

Top 14. Nov 11, 2000 4:59 PM

» Renie_Burghardt - Flanders Field

Hi Mary, what a beautiful tribute to all Veterans! We had a Veterans Day parade here, this morning, and, of course, I bought a couple of poppies. Thank you for telling the story behind the beautiful poem, Flanders Field. God bless our Veterans, wherever they are! Take care. Talk to you soon.

Renie

-- posted by Renie_Burghardt

Top 15. Nov 11, 2000 8:12 PM

» Red - Re: Flanders Field

In response to message posted by Renie_Burghardt:

Renie, thanks for your nice comments on my Remembrance Day article.

A parade is always fun. Our Veterans always parade to the Cenotaph and it is real neat to watch. I always get a lump in my throat.

I am glad you enjoyed the man behind the poem. It is nice to have a Canadian recognized for his superb poetry. In Flanders Fields has great imaging. I can hear those guns, see the larks and poppies in my mind.

Yes, God Bless our Veterans wherever they are. I appreciate the sacrifices they made that we might live in a country where freedom and justice are a right, not a privledge.

Take care. Your comments always add much to my discussion area. I look forward to your visits.

By the way, how is Sharing The Earth? I bet it has some lovely stories.

-- posted by Red

Top 16. Nov 11, 2000 11:39 PM

» Dubh_Sidhe - Re: Re: Flanders Field

In response to message posted by Red:

Mary, how can I add to anything that has been said? Your tribute is lovely and touches the heart.

I, also, was unaware of the history of Flanders Field, and I thank you for sharing this exceptional writing.

Had a Veteran's momento to send to you but my computer is "not working" so I am on Web right now.

-- posted by Dubh_Sidhe

Top 17. Nov 12, 2000 12:04 PM

» Red - Re: Re: Re: Flanders Field

In response to message posted by Dubh_Sidhe:

Virginia, I am so glad that you enjoyed the John McClure article.

Many people know the poem "In Flanders Fields." However, I felt that few knew the story or the man behind it. In fact, I only learned of it a few years ago. So very interesting how it came to be and the imaging is perfect.

I look forward to the Veteran's momento whenever you computer is working again. I hope there is not a major problem.

Take care. I will be in touch. Thanks so much for dropping by.

-- posted by Red

Top 18. Nov 12, 2000 7:07 PM

» ahunter - Re: Allison, thanks for...

In response to message posted by Red:

I was moved by the numbers at the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial who were leaving mementoes. Some left flowers or coins, while others were writing messages to leave. At the Arlington Cemetery, I spent a lot of time at the memorial to Women in Service. My friend and I also stayed to watch the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.... No, I didn't know there was a North Wall. I look forward to reading your article about it.

Thanks for your welcome visit to my topic!

-- posted by ahunter

Top 19. Nov 13, 2000 6:46 AM

» Red - Re: Re: Allison, thanks for...

In response to message posted by ahunter:

Allison,

Yes, for quite a while The North Wall travelled around the country without a permanent home. The Native people on the Six Nations Reserve near here had the portable wall at the Pauline Johnson Homestead one year. I was able to view it there. (about a 15 minute drive) It was awesome!!!

Finally, thanks to Canadian Vietnam Veterans, who fought for a permanent home for The North Wall, it was given a home in Windsor, Ontario. I have never travelled to see it there but have seen it on the Internet.

If you would like more information before I get my article done, go to my welcome page and check out the Canadian POW/MIA link there. The website is fantastic and many Canadian heroes from WWI and WWII are listed there with photos and stories.

Thank you for making my Remembrance Day discussions so interesting.

-- posted by Red

Top 20. Nov 14, 2000 6:13 AM

» jerrib - What a wonderful tribute, Mary

You always bring things to life. I've heard the poem but did not know its origin. War is such a terrible thing, it's really hard to face the realities. Thanks for bringing this piece to life.

Hope you're having a great fall. Jerri

-- posted by jerrib

Top 21. Nov 14, 2000 6:20 AM

» Red - Re: What a wonderful tribute, Mary

In response to message posted by jerrib:

Jerri,

Thanks so much for dropping by. I hope all is well with you.

I only learned the story of John McCrae a few years ago myself. It is most interesting. I had limited space here so could not go into all that he did. This was mainly about the poem, but he was a doctor and served most of his life in the military. His life was also plagued with illness.

Thank you for your lovely comments. My intent was to make McCrae's name familiar with my readers. Sounds like I accomplished that goal.

Each year in Canada, school children memorized "In Flanders Fields." John McCrae's imaging certainly brought to life the reality of war.

Take care Jerri. I hope to hear from you soon. I enjoyed your last article as well and need to check and see if you new one is posted.

-- posted by Red