John McCrae, 1915.
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
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
Moina Michael replies:
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.
This Memorial Day, take time to remeber, honor and reflect on those who have served and fallen for America. We are a fortunate Nation to have so many with valor and honor.
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