Lest we Forget..
Remembering those who served and gave their lives in the cause of Peace..
My grandfather and his two brothers served here, in the Fields of Flanders..
As did two great-uncles of Mr C who did not return to Australia, remaining at rest forever in the Commonwealth War Graves.
May they rest in peace.
At my Ladies Choir rehearsal, we had two minutes silence, followed by our signature song, Shalom my Friend.
I found this version on uTube to share with you
I found this version on uTube to share with you
I wish you all Peace in this uncertain world.
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Peace be with you too, my dear friend.
ReplyDeletelove, ~Sheri
Shalom, Sheri :)
ReplyDeleteLovely post Patricia!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Hostess!
DeleteToday was Veterans Day in the USA, so our countries are kindred spirits. Let us remember all the men and women who served and kept our world safe and free.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful song, the first time I'm hearing it. "Shallom, my friend, till we meet again," is a lovely greeting! After the week we've had in the US, I had to play it quite a few times, and it was very soothing!
Thank you, Trish for reminding us of the universal desire for peace. Indeed, It is an uncertain world at the moment.
Ah, kindred spirits indeed. Our soldiers fought alongside each other in many conflicts, and do so to this day Debra.
DeleteShalom is a beautiful song, which I only learnt when I joined my choir. It is indeed soothing, to sing as well as to listen too.
Thank you for the beautiful music and the wonderful post. The world seems so troubled right now it is good to take a moment and be grateful for those who are or were on the front lines of conflicts.
ReplyDeleteThank you Darla. We sing Shalom at every rehearsal, and it is always a very special piece of music to us all. Our countries are linked in Remembrance on 11th November, every year.
DeletePeace indeed; nicely put - and the photos are perfect. I recognise Tyne Cott and Sanctuary Wood, having visited the Ypres Salient several times now; it never fails to move and humble me.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mike, and nice to see you again. Lost track of you under the new system, but have subscribed again to your great blog. I am glad you recognised those places in my photos - in the years since we were there I have actually forgotten the names of them. It certainly was a profound experience to visit the area, and find the names of our Australian relatives.
DeleteI always find these images so poignant, Patricia. The fields of Flanders are not far from us and we are often in the area. It still touches me deeply. Everyone I know lost someone in their family. Maybe we not forget that and always work for peace, and not ask our young people to go to war in with the idea that it will bring peace. These days, it doesn't seem to.
ReplyDeleteOh, how touching to know you go to that area Val. The day we went to Flanders - ferry from Dover, etc - was one of the most memorable I have ever experienced. It is beyond imagining how many lives were lost in that war. You are so right, war never seems to bring peace these days.
DeleteShalom...deep, deep peace.
ReplyDeleteand Shalom to you too, Kay.
DeleteI was quite touched on the 11th - the local buses had little "lest we forget" A4 printed notices stuck up. Nowadays, people are forgetting, and that is so sad. I remember when 2 minutes silence used to be the norm wherever one went. So many sacrificed for us...
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, to have reminders about on the 11th. It was the norm at one time, wherever we were. We learnt by doing it all through our school days. Lest we Forget.
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