Veterans Day
Originally called Armistice Day to mark the end of World War I, the name was changed to Veterans Day in the United States by President Eisenhower to honor all veterans in addition to those who fought in World War I. It’s observed on November 11 each year.
It’s still called Armistice Day in some countries and Remembrance Day in others. Given the young men and women fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan today, it’s particularly appropriate to pause today to honor them and the sacrifice of all veterans.
“In Flanders Fields” remains the best-known poem to commerate this day. Written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, a Canadian physician, the day after he witnessed the death of a friend during World War I, the poem is moving and haunting.
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 field.
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Very moving tribute. As the daughter of a Veteran, I thank you
You’re very welcome.