https://rvanews.com All the news, none of that gross newsprint feel Tue, 10 Nov 2020 02:23:10 +0000 en-US https://rvanews.com/z_legacy/op-ed/memorial-day/16869?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS+Readership Mon, 25 May 2009 11:30:05 +0000 Valerie Catrow http://rvanews.com/?p=16869 <p style = "text-align:center"></p><p>While many people look at today as the unofficial start of summer, let's not forget its original intention: to honor and remember those who have given their lives while serving our country.</p><p>The following poem is traditionally read at remembrance ceremonies. Take a minute to read it (and learn more about it <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Flanders_Fields">here</a>)...</p><blockquote><p>In Flanders fields the poppies blow<br />Between the crosses, row on row,<br />That mark our place; and in the sky<br />The larks, still bravely singing, fly<br />Scarce heard amid the guns below.</p><p>We are the dead. Short days ago<br />We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,<br />Loved, and were loved, and now we lie<br />In Flanders fields.</p><p>Take up our quarrel with the foe:<br />To you from failing hands we throw<br />The torch; be yours to hold it high.<br />If ye break faith with us who die<br />We shall not sleep, though poppies grow<br />In Flanders fields.</p><p>-- Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae </p></blockquote><p>If you'd like to take part in a Memorial Day ceremony, here are a few things going on around town today:</p><ul><li>10am, Virginia War Memorial, 621 South Belvidere Street</li><li>2pm, Henrico County Memorial Day Parade, Lakeside Elementary School, 6700 Cedar Croft St.</li><li>4pm, Memorial Day Carillon Concert, Byrd Park<br /><p><br />Ho there, reader of RSS feeds! Do you ever want to support RVANews in a real and tangible way? Or at least pay a small penance for reading ad-free content? If so, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/rvanews">support us on Patreon for a couple bucks a month</a>!</p>