In Flanders Fields

In Flanders Fields By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) Canadian Army

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.

Gurkha Veterans Protest In London.

Hundreds of retired Gurkhas have demonstrated in London to demand the right to remain in the UK and pension equality with British soldiers. Fifty of the Nepalese soldiers have handed back their Long Service and Good Conduct medals in protest. You can view more photos at: http://www.snapperjack.net/

Chelsea Barracks, london.

The bulldozers have moved into Chelsea barracks in London, once the home of many of the Guards regiments of the British army, many serving and former soldiers will have fond memories of this barracks. You can view more photos at: http://www.snapperjack.net/ or contact me at: info@snapperjack.net

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