Remembrance Day

Good Afternoon, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world.

Today is Remembrance Day. (I apologize for my spelling error of 'Remembrance', in my earlier posts). Earlier today, we had the 'Moment of Silence' and Prayer, to honour all those who died, in the Name of Freedom, for us all. It has been a quiet and reflective day thus far; and as I sat (and will sit again, after this blog) in front of our cosy (friendly) fire, appreciating 'Lest We Forget'.

This also brings to mind, the magnificent poem, 'In Flanders Fields', that we memorized as children in school. It is a most miserable day outdoors; however, the pouring rain has not prevented the many Veterans and their families, from attending and participating in the Remembrance Outdoor Services. Also, I wrote a bittidz in yesterday's post, if you wish to refer to that tidbitz. There appears to be a quiet hush both indoors and outdoors; a very Special day, indeed, to REMEMBER and COMMEMORATE throughout the world.

The next 3 paragraphs and the touching poem, I sourced from the online, 'Wikipedia' (the free Encylopedia; and they are wonderful with providing excellent data). I feel compelled to share some of their invaluable info with you; as well as for those, who do not know the tid origin of the heartfelt poem, 'In Flanders Fields'. Also for those, who have not had the bit opportunity and / or even a genuine understanding of what Remembrance Day REALLY means.

"A small portion of In Flanders Fields appeared alongside McCrae's portrait on a Canadian stamp of 1968, issued to commemorate a half-century since his death.
Wreaths of artificial poppies used as a symbol of remembrance
Roll of Honour of Clan McRae's dead of the First World War at Eilean Donan castle. In Flanders Fields features prominently."In Flanders Fields" is one of the most famous poems written during the First World War, and has been called "the most popular poem" produced during that period. It is written in the form of a French rondeau. Canadian physician and Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae wrote it on May 3, 1915, after he witnessed the death of his friend, Lieutenant Alexis Helmer, the day before. The poem was first published on December 8, that year in Punch magazine.

The poppies referred to in the poem grew in profusion in Flanders where war casualties had been buried and thus became a symbol of Remembrance Day. The poem is part of Remembrance Day solemnities in Allied countries which contributed troops to the First World War, particularly in countries of the British Empire that did so.

The poem "In Flanders Fields" was written upon a scrap of paper upon the back of Colonel Lawrence Moore Cosgrave, during a lull in the bombings (as recited to his grandson)".


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.

— Lt.-Col. John McCrae


Tidbit - Give thanks and be appreciative for all those that have gone on before you, and have given of their lives for your Freedom. (Jesus Christ comes to my thoughts as well!)

Bittid - Have an Attitude of Gratitude! Be thankful for ALL of your Blessings and your life. 'Praise Him In ALL Things', each and every day!

As a closing bittid, I love and appreciate the powerful significance of wearing the Red Poppy, with its dear tidbit meaningful message to us all! 'LEST WE FORGET'.

Amen, Thank you, and God Bless.