In Flanders Fields by John McCrae (May 1915)

[@derwoodogrady4666]

love you uncle Garnet...16 yrs.old ,buried in France....broke my fathers heart .

[@robertknight3471]

sensless loss of young men.. and still it happens

[@susanclayton8592]

My grandfather was there. Thank you and God bless you for remembering.

[@samuraijack5919]

God bless your grandfather, may he rest in peace.

[@beautifulworldlive1020]

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[@maggiebutler3590]

They Gave Up Their Today For Our Tomorrow... So Much Respect Towards Them Thank You

[@bjornlundberg565]

Don't Talk Like That

[@robertwhite4369]

I only see truth in his words. Why shouldn't he talk like that? It is true, is it not, they gave their today for our tomorrow? Look around and you will see they are not with us today, are they? That's ecause they gave their life on their today so we can have a tomorrow.

[@robertwhite4369]

Sorry Maggie, please replace all his with her. I just realized you are a she.. :-) Cheers

[@VERNACROWTHERgrcf]

THANK-YOU to all those who sacrifices for what we enjoy today.

[@molicasilk5929]

That’s nice

[@daedalus-prime]

It's now the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day. I'm reminded of this poem and the millions of young men who lost their lives and their future, whichever side they fought for.

[@georgeee4709]

My 101st and 2 months

[@Transformers_Badassatron51]

Yes the men will never be forgotten to all who respect the men who fought in the war.

[@MajesticXrank]

or its a gaming moment cause gamers never die lol

[@FarmersAreCool]

Still the same war. IT rages on.

[@GiordanDiodato]

A war that changed the world. But was it truly for the better?

[@morgylyn]

For me this poem sums up the awfulness of The Great War far more than many of the longer works. Both my Grandfathers fought in Flanders ,and both carried the horror of what they has seem throughout their lives. I heard recently that there was a movement attempting to stop the remembrance service ,believing that after a hundred years we should forget. The sacrifice made by those boys all those years ago is no less great because of the passage of time.Those who died and those who returned, scared for life in mind and body deserve our our utmost respect. I do not think that a two minutes silence once a year is a lot to ask in return fort their lives.

[@Roflcopter4b]

You do realize this was a pro war song basically written with the sole purpose of calling the Quebecois cowards right?

[@morgylyn]

Have you really missed the point of my remarks guys or are you being deliberately obtuse?

[@spade3779]

Roflcopter4b Wrong. That is absolutely wrong. It is meant as a remembrance for all that perished in the tragedy that is the First World War. Do not try to spin a poem that is meant to show remembrance to those who gave their lives into some kind of political narrative.

[@samsonpug]

USA. Thank you.

[@robokill387]

@@spade3779 explain the line "take up our quarrel with the foe" then. That's clear evidence of the pro war interpretation.

[@arsenalofdemocracy3815]

2020, lest we forget. Even in these troubling times, we won’t forget what they fought for.

[@Alibako1]

Poppy Day they Saved us to Protect us thank you

[@Transformers_Badassatron51]

Yes that is true

[@iaf010]

Atleast 74,000 Indian soldiers died in WW1 - among many tens of thousands of troops from other countries who were colonised. All of their deaths are FORGOTTEN. They fought for the honor of the uniform and the weekly pay that enticed them. They fought for the prestige and flimsy promise of better lives for their families. They fought a war far from their lands about quarrels they had scarecly any idea about in lands they usually couldnt name. They all died forgotten and today their deaths are not just forgotten but erased from the narrative of their people's history because they dont want to remember these soldiers of their conquerors. They are a Statstic in the homes of the masters they fought for and absent from the history of their own people.

[@jsmariani4180]

Remind me what they fought and died for.

[@xornxenophon3652]

They fought for delusions, namely the pride of kings and vain visions of national glory; it was a catastrophe in a sea of mud that destroyed Europe forever. We really should remember this.

[@SarahJayne2603]

I always read this poem on every Remembrance Sunday and 11th November as my way of remember those brave and couragous men and women in the past and the present who have sacrificed their lives so we can live in peace and be free.... Lest we Forget....

[@blacbraun]

What's Remembrance Sunday? I'm guessing it's a British thing.

[@riadaltaeh4436]

Sarah Shaw thank you

[@Kram6298]

This is a wonderful reading of In Flanders Fields. The intonation, rhythm, and stress are perfect.

[@TOM-yo2tv]

Lovely poem. Two brave brothers from Annan, Scotland, both lie in our cemetery. They both died on the battlefield within a short time of one another. Their Uncle passed the story on to me, Jock Walker. He too has passed and is fondly remembered. I was fortunate enough to see some of the fields and to say prayer to those who died. RIP

[@theleafsprungjeeper]

We continue to remember the boys from near and far, That gave up their lives ‎ amidst the trenches of war, In the bloody fields of Europe, where rained more shells than water as the soldiers went through slaughter, and home was very far, With so many that didn't feel‎ the family reunion's glee; they died defending values that keep us strong and free They fought with watery eyes and sometimes they couldn't hear, We can only imagine; not feel their flesh in pain with crimson tear, Or the stench of rotting death, that would take away our breath, For years, lingered the smell; from this perpetual hell in the Flanders fields, my dear, where life was very far, and death was always near, The place where banshees stared,‎ For every ammo clip‎ a crimson flood was dripped And limbs were blown up high, where a hidden mine was tripped, All hoped that the horrors would cease in that place of death and disease, But it kept on going for years, right through the winters' freeze, Enough can never be said, about soldiers, pumped with lead Or the poppies that still grow, over the mighty fallen dead,

[@manavshah8335]

Beautiful 🥺

[@Agapy8888]

Did you write this? Very moving. Thanks.

[@theleafsprungjeeper]

@@Agapy8888 Thank you. Yes, I did write this.

[@zaraeraesmith7510]

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. (In case anyone was wondering)

[@mustier21]

Nice job 👍 Lest We Forget It's rememberance day btw

[@bananaslug7552]

Zaraerae Smith thanks👌

[@koty7212]

Thanks i have to learn this poem for homework and i have lost my copy.

[@eduardobraivein8496]

Zaraerae Smith We'll never forget.

[@mercythediamond9982]

Koty Same do we go to the same school

[@toon_playz2824]

This poem is heartbreaking but is important for us to show are remberance and respect for those who fought and gave there lives

[@MC-fv4vv]

Very moving. Just listened to this presentation on Veterans Day 2021.

[@aarondres6160]

Now here’s a poem i wanted to share I did in class (forgot 3rd stanza) In Novemeber we Remember All the soilders who are loved Who are know in the skys above Who fought for us and our freedom In november we remember All the soilders that fought with courage and honour That shows us a symbol of courage we shall never forget And all the people that they have met (Made by a 9 yr old)

[@cozycactuscosplays4657]

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month we stand and remember those brave men and woman who gave up there live to protect us. I hope everyone who reads this took two minutes out of there day to stand in silence and pay respect.

[@jsmariani4180]

Some protected us. Others tried to expand or secure empire. We need to reflect on which is which.

[@sideswipebl]

This guy is _reeaaaly_ good at illustrating emotion through speaking.

[@BJ-xh8tg]

+Confusing Cube "This guy..WAS... Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD was a Canadian poet, physician, author, artist and soldier during World War I, and a surgeon during the Second Battle of Ypres, in Belgium. Wikipedia Born: November 30, 1872, Guelph Died: January 28, 1918, Boulogne-sur-Mer, France www.google.ca/search?sclient=psy-ab&site=&source=hp&btnG=Search&q=John+McCrae

[@madelynheath4698]

I'm so grateful to be reading this poem in front of my school.

[@MadameMishka]

We are the dead; Short days ago We lived, felt drawn, saw sunset glow Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields Absolutely beautiful

[@cattonymous]

I played this for veterans on memorial day, so important to carry it on!

[@leejones7439]

Thanks Uncle Al. You bravely served from 1939 - 1945. Didn't meet your son till he was 5 years old. Loved by my Aunt Gertie for 50 years. Reunited in 2011. You were a good man who served his country.

[@janieharmon7747]

Thank you ALL for your service this Veteran's day and every single day !

[@queencrystal511]

My teacher showed my class this video today and I am singing it as a song in choir tomorrow because it’s ANZAC day on the weekend..not enough people appreciate the soldiers fight and what they gave up for us. For their families. For their country. Yet people still disrespect them

[@SoaCrow]

They died for nothing.

[@jimdennis9515]

Lest We Forget

[@MrJeffMaloney]

I remember in school this Famous Canadian War Poem for WW1 - thank you for your service

[@malcolmcoe1439]

You sad and I'll educated people who dislike this poem are wasting the fresh air these heroes fought to give you .

[@nevermind2425]

Malcolm Coe yes, you are right

[@jaredkelly930]

I clicked dislike because I didn’t like the video, not the poem, Malcom you dumb idiot.

[@AndyMcGeever]

@@jaredkelly930 How is Malcolm a dumb idiot exactly? Dislike means dislike, it isn't selective. The dumb idiot is the one who clicks the dislike button on something so emotive and doesn't expect a reaction from those who do posses some empathy and respect.

[@angiedebilio7771]

I hate this song

[@steveseargent4532]

@@angiedebilio7771 Its not a song its a poem......

[@Iceshot]

hate you 71 people who hate this poem how DARE you disrespect what those soldiers did for us without them we would not be here right now good job to you 2.5K people who liked this video you really know what those soldiers did for us who's with me!!!? Show less

[@stallfairy]

It is a beautiful poem and brings great insight into each and every one of us, of our obligations and dedications.

[@jeffsutton950]

Absolutely no question that these men are heroes for all eternity.

[@phillipsmiley5930]

Does dying for the lies of Kings make one a hero? What does make them hero's is they died supporting the man next to them

[@Teapot72]

Omg John McCrae went to the high school that I'm going to right now!! That's so cool.

[@farrellcp24]

Flying bum

[@sarahjohnson6771]

Very nice poem xx

[@helenhungerford268]

Drink my Tea really your name is drink my tea?

[@michaila1395]

That is very cool he was also my grandma’s great uncle

[@thecardboardreich7555]

Jealous

[@juliewillcox3398]

That was so touching, the words say it all. Thank you.

[@terrydickson28]

Love this poem and memories invoked. Never gave my childhood me,movies much thought at the time but I was a post war child raised in Mascot. We wandered the streets and backyards wit free abandon. We shared that environment with an array of uncles, pops and older men who lived in ‘ granny flats ‘.- small fibro additions in the family homes. I recall many of these men lived solitary, private lives. We knew them, were taught to respect them and their privacy. Apart from the occasional footy hitting their homes there were no incidents, we had Jock and Jug nearby. Jug would sometimes just appear seated at our kitchen table with a cuppa. He was a bike rider and had strange mannerisms and facial tics but our family made Jug laugh- a rarity. I was to learn later that he fought in PNG and had issues and we should tell the men if he was acting strange. He was part of our life for years, even riding to our new home in Hurstville A bit drawn out this but as I’ve aged I’ve always thought about these folk whose lives so affected by war that their growth and life seemed to me to be on permanent pause. I’ve also realised that our Mascot streets were repeated across the Nation. There was a nation of Jugs and Jocks. A few thoughts for them today

[@XRobbyX151]

LEST WE FORGET

[@slainteron4027]

still watching it today Nov 11 2019

[@RoseMarieRaccioppi]

WORDS ever to hail the gratitude, the valor, the sacrifice of all who served in the quest of freedom, equity, PEACE...

[@isaiahkennis-carr129]

I hate you 42 people who hate this poem how DARE you disrespect what those soldiers did for us without them we would not be here right now good job to you 1,000 people who liked this video you really know what those soldiers did for us who's with me!!!?

[@lwblond1989]

Isaiah Kennis-Carr I agree with you totally bro👍 God bless those who died in Flander's fields 😔 😪

[@isaiahkennis-carr129]

y.troublez did you just say the dword

[@isaiahkennis-carr129]

Blond Diver 15 your now my friend that's 1 who else is with me😊😊😊😊!!!!!!!!

[@kyliecordeau5382]

ME =')

[@lilemoqueen1758]

Isaiah Kennis-Carr Me!

[@davegregory4291]

That is a very powerful poem. brings a tear to my eye.

[@ETN-bh1qb]

In my choir class we sang a song called in Flanders fields

[@katherinadenijs3399]

This poem is beautiful, But the human race has learned nothing from the great wars. They are still at war, and people still die .Soldiers still die to protect and fight for our freedom and freedom of others.

[@icameherejusttocomment550]

Whose freedom? Soldiers don't protect freedom, they protect the nation.

[@phillipsmiley5930]

Women vote for policies that make men weak and leads to war

[@TheDJman248]

It's a long road. Maybe we won't live to see the proof of learning this harsh lesson, but we should always try, because not trying only makes the perpetuity of this conflict absolute. P.S: Sorry if it sounded preachy, it just...really exhausting to see hopelessness and cynicism (nearly) everywhere. Have a nice day, everyone.

[@maewest1948]

@@icameherejusttocomment550 If the Nation is not protected, where would our freedom be? We would all be in a field somewhere.

[@icameherejusttocomment550]

@@maewest1948 What freedom? The German Empire at the time, despite all propaganda, had the Reichstag with considerable powers, making it a constitutional monarchy like Britain. There was no freedom to be protected in WWI, only the interests of Empire. WWII is another story.

For those who haven’t visited Flanders I suggest you do to the highest degree. It’s a moving place, so peaceful.

[@johnsimpsonkirkpatrickhist1372]

A very moving tribute to the fallen.

[@CATniteOwl]

Perfect (and beautiful) narration - perfect video. Thank you.

[@ATLAScorporation2023]

This is the best one I think and we will never forget them R I P

[@pnz4aufsh]

Best birthday gift ever. Always brings in a somber tone when I listen to this poem.

[@test-ru2jo]

Lest we forget, love from Australia. Our home.

[@Lpsdingo.allyson]

Remembrance Day 2022. ❤

[@rajeshrijayjoshi8374]

I preparing for citizenship test for Canada. I learned about this poem. after listening to this poem. I really feel proud prior test.

[@Mario-mm2zx]

2019 , lest we forget.

[@MrEnglish-t5p]

2024 , look at us now . Shameful ! ❤🇬🇧❤️😔

[@armyonce4178]

Thanks soldiers who fought in the war and fought for our freedom such a beautiful poem

[@imaanali9705]

This poem really stood the test of time

[@spidermarvel897]

Anyone who refuses to stand for our National Anthem doesn’t understand history. May God bless and keep all of those who served and are serving.

[@Paul20661]

Here November 11 2022 Left we forget May they rest in peace Also my grandma who passed away recently on November 5th She had a great life,almost 91 1 December 1931 - 5 November 2022

[@Muichiro-h7d]

i have relatives that fought in both world wars and my grandfather and some other relatives were Canadian Armed Forces. i have so much respect for the people that volunteered to go to war. they fought to protect not only the people in Canada but our trees, animals and our beautiful land. Lest We Forget.

[@sjinnie_boy4988]

May they Rest In Peace and may we never forget

[@susanbehring3401]

Amazing poem! RIP!

[@yvonnejohnson1004]

My grandad Wilfred Todd. aged 18. He has a grave ❤ He never saw his daughter who was born four months after he died. Also his brother Albert Todd, aged 20. on the Somme. Nothing left of him to bury but his name is on the Thiepval Memorial ❤ Heartbroken parents never forgotten beloved sons ❤

[@kristinhaskins5362]

This always gets me crying. All of the sacrifice (!), and the love (!) that drove the men...! Right to this place where they will stay, forever.

[@alcydevan1221]

beautiful voice and reading

[@DarthWill3]

Beautiful...

[@violettaambrozy5356]

Why would people dislike this!?

[@phillipsmiley5930]

Maybe they dislike excessive sentiment about what was really about kings and emperors egos getting hurt

[@hiwayman1153]

This poem always gets me, everytime I hear it.😢😢

[@VCorsa1200]

One of my ancestors called Private John Sturgess (age 24) was severely wounded at Hill 60, Ypres in 1915 when this poem was written and lost his life at a hospital in London on the 17th May that year. I also lost Lance Corporal Charles Speed (age 28, the age I am now) on the first day of the Somme. We remember them every year for their bravery and sacrifices to keep us from invasion. RIP my cousins.

[@mr.quarantine5977]

101 years since the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the felt peace, if only for a short while but they felt it. May those who fell, feel peace forevermore

[@Cpt.HellMoon]

Why are there people disliking this.....Smh

[@spmoran4703]

We will remember them.

[@123letslearntogether]

The music to the poem is so beautiful, but so hard to find.

[@razor2146]

pouce bleu si toi aussi t'es français et que tu dois regarder sa pour l'anglais :/

[@shurukogami5066]

je suis pas la seule xD

[@wavearts3279]

Razor salut!!!! Moi j'ai l'exam aujourd'hui

[@kayar4165]

Mdr je dois l'apprendre pour demain, TEAM JEAN JAURES en force :))

[@rilex333]

dans ma classe y a un mec qui c'est pris un 0 xD

[@gravitygames6484]

Je suis de tout cœur avec vous moi aussi

[@Veggie_Sub2]

To all the brave soldiers who fought for us... Thank you...

[@jaredkelly930]

Maybe those who clicked dislike did so because not because they’re being disrespectful, but because they didn’t like how it was presented? But those of you getting all bent out of shape didn’t think about that did you? Nope you only think for yourselves.

[@overssleep]

This is so precious I can’t-

[@annesmall19]

Beyond grateful❤ Love each of you. Your courage. Your bravery for liberty! 🙏✝️❤🌹

[@bluedotmusic]

Very nice upload, interesting information about John McCrae.

[@Pally3200]

It just makes me sick to see someone disliked this. They have NO clue how much those soldiers gave for us.

[@Sableagle]

Maybe they dislike the call to take up the quarrel with the foe and continue the slaughter. After all, the people doing the dying aren't the real foe. The real foes hide in their mansion, while young people's blood runs out of their bodies and into the mud, as Bob Dylan put it, they cut their meat and lick the gravy while we poor, ordinary folk oil up the jaws of the war machine and feed it with our own babies, as Iron Maiden put it, they fasten the triggers for others to fire then sit back and watch as the death-count gets higher, as Bob Dylan put it, and they charge £100,000 an hour as after-dinner speakers and PR advisors to dictators afterwards, unless they get caught and dragged to the Hague.

[@Indigiqueen]

Michael Morrissey and James Earl Martin both my great grandfathers on my maternal side they both survived however my great grandfather Michael Morrissey was severely injured and wrote a letter from the hospital to request to go back in and due to his injuries they declined his request he suffered shell shock along with survivors guilt and much more this resulted in severe alcoholism and my grandfather would not bring my grandmother or any of his family around his part of the family my grandmother tried so hard to help fix this she never gave up however they both took their journey to the sky world without ever reconnecting to the family I have picked up where she left off and I’m grateful to say I’ve been able to connect with quite a few family members and learned a lot about our lineage LEST WE FORGET

[@Bedna101]

As a Soldier i would be honored, if this masterpiece would be recitated at my funeral

[@xXLaloxHerrerax69Xx]

I’m proud to say I’m from *_Guelph, Ontario_* the birthplace of *_John McRae_*

[@dontbemeanful]

WE WILL NEVER EVER FORGET :(

[@benriches44]

R.I.P to all those brave men who fought next time you complain about something , think of them , may they all rest in peace .

[@Joe93819]

War is hell! Lest we forget. R.I.P to all those who fought in this war.

[@spyware60]

Very well spoken, he read this how it should. Greetings from Flanders.

[@amnahnizar6239]

i like how they put info in the beginning of the video it helped me a lot

[@mrdavidjk]

Thank you for your sacrifice

[@RobYoung-vd4hr]

My grandpa heard this poem and he cried his heart out because his friend was shot dead right next to him 😢😢

[@charlieboyzname]

I heard Harry Patch (the last surviving British Soldier who served during WW1) say this poem at the Menin Gate in Ypres - it shook me through to the bone, I was a military person at the time and have since been disabled out due to a spine injury whilst in Iraq in 2005.

[@DaveNanan]

I like the way you read flanders field. It made me think of John McCrae.

[@Toymiko]

Beautiful .................. Toymiko

[@rchetype7029]

Do you know what the true tragedy of this poem is? It is not the bodies that lay buried beneath the Earth, it is not death, it is not the pain that those bodies brought. No, it is the fact that this we learned nothing. The last stanza still paints war with glory and pride, even after the death of millions. Glory and pride that would latter be whipped like the reigns of a horse, springing into action the masses Germany, and starting a war that would truly change the world. - *Because war, like humanity, war never changes.*

[@michelf7600]

+Original Narrator That's true, but I also think we can learn a lot about how people felt about war at the time. When this poem was written, war was still seen as this romantic thing, it was before most soldiers got disillusioned with it.

[@1justpara]

+Original Narrator I agree with you in part, but we do well to remember that as long as there are humans alive on this earth there will ALWAYS be war. It's the condition of sin that keeps humans fighting and until that is addressed and cured (there *IS* a cure, Jesus Christ) nothing will change.

[@alexbrewer8552]

get out of here with your religious BS

[@HeraLedro]

Αυτό το ποίημα είναι πολύ όμορφο. Ειθέ αυτοί που έχασαν τη ζωή τους κατά τον Πρώτο Παγκόσμιο Πόλεμο να αναπαυθούν εν ειρήνη.

[@nancybragg3857]

So important! that we NEVER forget, take for granted! though today/ for decades WE do... the technologies that happened.

[@eloiseeeeee]

It is a beautiful poem, i live in Quebec in i am in the PEI program, and in english we have on homework sing this poem! I practice!

[@pete3050]

Remembrance Day has significance for me, my father was killed in Europe during WW2, yes that makes me a old man but without the service of those boys that gave their lives this world would be a very different place

[@Tairygreen]

Agreed. Many men and women fought and died so that we may have the peace and freedom we all share today. To all the soldiers alive, and who have passed on, thank you for your sacrifice

[@LENNY4PRESIDENT]

Glasgow Philharmonic Male Voice Choir are performing this (in song) on remembrance day at Kelvingrove Museum, Glasgow accompanied by organ. An emotional century since WW1.

[@bluemiilkbluemilkshake578]

Thank you to everyone who fought for our country and we will never forget you

[@eyesopen1850]

Still keeping the faith for them.

[@happy1765]

✿In god they had trusted. The had fought for what was right, and they had won battles, but also lost some. May the ones who fell for what they believed in, lives lost and families hurt. You're never forgotten. Forever Rest In Peace ♥ ✿

[@joecapel7579]

Perfect words for warriors who gave all -Flanders Field for ever ✝️💯

[@lukeypup95productions53]

Such a beautiful poem for Remembrance Sunday. It signifies why people fought and died for our freedoms. Lest we forget.

[@ivy7768]

In my class in music we’re singing this song!

[@johniversen7067]

This poem is so cool. I will take up the torch.

[@doncook2054]

The mournful wail of a poem that hits So Hard ...The last bit it so unlike the first....obviously from another's hand........