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Remembrance Day and Veterans Day are celebrated every year around the world to remember and honor those who have fought--and are still fighting--wars of many kinds. As each year passes, more veterans of war, active soldiers and links to history leave us, but their sacrifices and impact must never be forgotten.
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.
If you donate any amount to any veterans' fund of your choice, e-mail me the receipt or proof of purchase at [email protected] and I will send you one of these red poppy collectables. You have until the end of the 2011 calendar year to get your donation in and receive the item for your support.
Please take a moment out of your day to give these soldiers and their families a minute of silence and reflection for what they gave up so that we can enjoy our freedoms.
In a strange way, I always look forward to days of remembrance. Every year without fail, I work on Veterans Day, and last year I got to witness two strangers--two veterans of two different wars and two different generations--meet by chance and shake hands in a long moment of tearful understanding. Everyone in the store seemed to simultaneously stop what they were doing and become aware of these old soldiers, and saluted them in unison. It was one of the most touching and amazing things I've ever seen.
Come share a story about your experience with war or a veteran or active soldier in your life here.
I'll be contributing myself later on. <3
- Eri
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- singingbadgerLLovesU
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Posted on: Fri Nov 11, 2011 7:23am
bless you...as the child of veterans, and a Vietnam medic, this means more than you can know...
- Puppet
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Posted on: Fri Nov 11, 2011 7:26am
We will remember them.
Such a heart warming story... May those who sleep rest in peace.
- RurouniKenshinGirl
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Posted on: Fri Nov 11, 2011 7:46am
That's nice to know..... My great grandpa was a veteran of word war 2 (I think) and my grandpa was a veteran of the Vietnam war. I hope I get the chance to get one of these for them.
- Bullet
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Posted on: Fri Nov 11, 2011 8:15am
I have an adopted Marine brother and his bomb dog over in Afghanistan, and all I pray for is that he, his dog, and the rest of the Marines to return home safely.
- Viri - See Profile
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Posted on: Fri Nov 11, 2011 9:05am
*sends warm thoughts out to those affected*
Thanks for putting this up. It's amazing how days like today can make such a difference. <3
- Its Just Me
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Posted on: Fri Nov 11, 2011 9:36am
As a vet, please everyone do all you can and thank a vet today, even if it is only in prayer :)
- Rozi
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Posted on: Fri Nov 11, 2011 9:44am
R.I.P all those who are still missing and may your unfound bodies find a final resting place.
- Loki&Finny
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Posted on: Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:24am
To my hero past and present you have my pride and my prayers for your fight for our freedom. I am honored to share the same planet with you wonderful brave people.
My store is offering a free sub for vets.
- Toby
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Posted on: Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:39am
Good job vets! I love the song Flanders Fields. It is a beautiful song and fits for Veterans day.
Posted on: Fri Nov 11, 2011 7:23am
I love VETERANS THEY SAVED US