Sunday, November 11, 2012

Rememberance Day/Veteran's Day

one of the most important days of the year.

from the bottom of our hearts, we thank every soldier and veteran, living, serving, or no longer with us - thank you.

please thank a veteran or a soldier today...look them in the eyes, thank them and shake their hands.

we will never forget.

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.


you can learn more about Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, a Canadian WWI hero, here.

It is the Soldier


It is the Soldier, not the minister
Who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the Soldier, not the reporter
Who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the Soldier, not the poet
Who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer
Who has given us freedom to protest.

It is the Soldier, not the lawyer
Who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the Soldier, not the politician
Who has given us the right to vote.


It is the Soldier who salutes the flag,
Who serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag,
Who allows the protester to burn the flag.

Charles Michael Province, U.S. Army

Copyright Charles M. Province, 1970, 2005.
All rights reserved.

 
you can learn more about Charles M. Province, a US Army hero, here and here.

again, thank you to all veterans and serving soldiers.

31 comments:

  1. Sweet Kymber,

    Thank you my sweet friend, for your time and service. ((((KYMBER)))) God Bless You.

    Your Friend,
    Sandy

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    1. Sandy...you are welcome. i would do it again if i was needed. xox

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  2. Thank you for this post.--johnnyb

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  3. Hey Gurlie...I love the Flanders Field Poem, very beauotiful Thank you as well for your time of service

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    1. Gurlie - i love the Flanders Field Poem...i am glad that you love it too.

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  4. That is beautiful. It is an honor knowing you. Thank you for sharing.

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    1. it is an honour knowing you, too. your welcome, buddy.

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  5. See I KNEW you were pulling my leg. No Picture of Janby ALIVE yet.

    Nice post though.

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    1. bahahahahahahaha! i promise that one is coming, cross my heart. i am glad that you enjoyed the post!

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  6. Sis - I've yet to read " In Flanders Fields " without a rush of memories and tears. Today I remember Herbie, Otto, Captain Morris and every other soldier and their families who sacrificed so much.

    Thank you Kymber for your many years of selfless service for our country.

    Love you always, forever and a day ! xoxo

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    1. Sis - In Flanders Fields always makes me tear up. your memories and feelings about this day are so unique...i wish i was there to hug you.

      i remember Herbie, Otto and Captain Morris with you. and every other serving soldier or veteran.

      Sis - i would gladly serve again to protect our beautiful country! i love you - always, forever and a day! xoxoxoxxo

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  7. Beautful words from a beautiful person. Thank you for both the post as well as your service!

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    1. and your beautiful words come from a beautiful person. thank you DFW!

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  8. Veteran's Day means even more to me. Nov 11th is my brother's birthday. Forever, it will be his birthday. He died on 12/12/01. He was not a veteran, but my mother was, serving in the WACs in WWII. I appreciate all veterans. Thanks for the poems.

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    1. PracticalP - i am so sorry that your brother passed. but i thank your Mother for her service. i thank her very much.

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  9. Enjoyed the post my friend, thanks so much.

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    1. Dear Duke....i am glad that you enjoyed it. thank you so much for your service.

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  10. one vet to another vet = thank you very much for your post

    Wildflower

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    1. Wildflower - i am glad that you like the post. and thank you so much for your service!

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  11. Beautiful!!

    Thank you for your service!

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  12. Beautiful kymber...thank you for your service.

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    1. thank you Mamma....and thank that gorgeous Marine for me!

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  13. Kymber, Thank you for your years of service sweet lady!

    It has been so fun discovering your blog and getting to know you and Jam through all your posts.

    Vera

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    1. Vera - you are so welcome. i am so glad that you are enjoying our little blog. i can't believe all of the wonderful people we are meeting through it. i hope you stick around!

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  14. Babe:

    Thank you for your service. I am VERY proud of you, always have been, always will be. I love you.

    And thank you to all those who served to protect their country and loved ones. This of us who have not owe you a deep debt of gratitude.

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    1. babe - that was sweet and you never leave comments on my posts - bahahahahah! and yes - we all owe a deep debt of gratitude to anyone who has served or is serving.

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  15. Thank YOU for your service!!!! (HUGS)

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    1. you are welcome Donna. and i thank Rick, and you. hugs back, hon!

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  16. Thank you and Jamie for YOUR service to my beautiful part time home, Canada.

    Thank you for this beautiful post which has made me teary.

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