Sunday, May 29, 2011

Memorial Day 2011



In Flanders Fields

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

God bless our fallen patriots, those who have bravely served or are serving now, and their faithful families!

God Bless America

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14 comments:

  1. SylviaMay 29, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Hi! I was just reading your blog in Google Reader. Just to let you know, the white text doesn't show up against the white background of Google Reader (or any other RRS feed reader). Please put the white text in a different colour. :-)

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  2. SplenderosaMay 29, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Yvonne, this is the most perfect post anyone could make for Memorial Day. All of us owe such a deep depth of gratitude, respect, honor & love to our military and their families. God Bless the USA.

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  3. A Perfect SettingMay 29, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Yvonne, you are so right, for every story we hear there are countless others of families that are grieving as we go about our daily lives. Your post today is right on!! I thought for sure I was a follower, but anyway, I am now. Have a great weekend!!

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  4. Tablescapes By DianeMay 29, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Hi lovely lady.
    I love the way you have put this post together for Memorial Day. I also know there are a lot of families grieving for all the love ones lost to war this Memorial Day!!!
    Diane

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  5. LynnMay 29, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Happy Memorial Day Yvonne:@)

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  6. SarahMay 29, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Beautiful tribute, Yvonne. ~ Sarah

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  7. Scrappy GramsMay 29, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    So fitting! God bless you and your family too!

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  8. SnapMay 29, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Beautiful Memorial Day Tribute!

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  9. ScribblerMay 29, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    This is incredible. I think I had to memorize that poem in school (back in the Dark Ages you know). It still brings me to tears.

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  10. Nancy's Daily DishMay 29, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Flanders Fields - such incredibly beautiful and emotion provoking words.

    Wishing you a safe and Happy Memorial Day,

    Nancy

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  11. MarlisMay 29, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Hadn't thought of this since oh grade school.. thanks for bringing it back to the front! Happy Memorial day, xo marlis

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  12. On Crooked CreekMay 30, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Yvonne,
    Such a meaningful post...Thank you!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  13. KathleenMay 30, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Amen! God Bless America and the wonderful people who gave so much for their country.

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  14. The TablescaperMay 31, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Such a beautiful tribute.

    Looking forward to having you join "Where do you keep it all? - Part 2"

    - The Tablescaper

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