In honor of all Americans who gave their lives for our country, I present this moving collage of photos set to a musical version of the famous poem "In Flanders Fields." Although not written for American soldiers specifically, the feeling of the poem certainly applies. You can learn about this poem here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Flanders_Fields
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
-
Hello all! I have one other Thanksgiving item to show you before the big weekend. I'm just getting this in under the wire! Thanks is a...
-
The holiday season is nearly here--some people consider the season officially begun--and what better way to get into the holiday spirit than...
-
Hello all! I hope everyone had a fantastic Halloween season! Let's do it again next year! This is just a quick note to say that the blog...
5 comments:
No one says you must remember only those Americans killed. Probably better one didn't restrict one's self thus.
True, although the origins of the day were in that vein. Fourtunately, I think most celebrate all of those who served regardless.
http://billcrider.blogspot.com/2008/05/memorial-day.html
Somehow I never caught this but the poem and the lady singing it sound beautiful. I love old poetry set to music! Have you ever heard The Stolen Child sung by the Waterboys (written by Yeats)?
I have not, but I will certainly give it a search. Thanks!
Post a Comment