MEMORIAL DAY
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
From Laurence Binyon's poem
written in September 1914.
Both picture and poem are so stunning that they have given me goose bumps.
ReplyDeleteI felt the same when I saw the photo I had taken on our last trip to Arlington, and the poems always touch me.
DeleteHeartfelt thanks. And to their families who also serve and sometimes pay a very high price.
ReplyDeleteThank you EC, for including the families. I thank them all and I try never to take each day for granted, because of their sacrifice and the ultimate sacrifice of their loved ones.
DeleteHappy Memorial Day! Enjoy your day and new week ahead.
ReplyDeleteThank you Eileen, you too.
Deletebeautiful poem and perfect for today.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandra.
DeleteBeautiful for the occasion.
ReplyDeleteThank you William.
DeleteYes we shall, Denise, as it should be those here and those who have gone. Thanks to Gregg and his late father for their service.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dorothy from all our hearts.
DeleteFor sure we will remember them. So many memorials in France, they will never forget. Keep well Diane
ReplyDeleteI was honored to also see some of those memorials in France. Thank you Diane, you keep well also.
DeleteThat's a lovely poem and very fitting for today.
ReplyDeleteThank you Janie, I thought so too.
DeleteA perfect tribute.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
All the best to you too Jan, and thank you.
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