In Flanders Fields. . . .

What are you doing on Monday? Will you take a moment out of your holiday to appreciate those who died so that you could have a holiday? Did you know that many American Legion posts have brief memorial services at local cemeteries?

Do you know the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day?

Memorial Day is when we remember those who died in service to our country while on Veteran’s Day (in November) we thank all those who have served or are serving in our military – those who are still alive and those who have passed on.

Fly your flag. If you don’t have one, now is a great time to get one.

Did you know that Friday was Poppy Day? Do you know the significance of poppies and Memorial Day? You surely remember the short poem, “In Flanders Fields,” listen to it here (read by an actor), written in 1915 by a Canadian poet-physician who was not satisfied with it so he threw it away. Fortunately it was retrieved and published after first being rejected. The poet was honored on a Canadian stamp. You can read the short poem here in Wikipedia.