tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post5572806027049143696..comments2023-07-03T03:20:51.469-05:00Comments on Donna's Book Pub: 2012 Memorial Day Remembrances and the Poem "In Flanders Fields"Donna Volkenannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-78437867755179531622012-05-31T05:54:54.232-05:002012-05-31T05:54:54.232-05:00Everyday we should remember those who gave body, m...Everyday we should remember those who gave body, mind and soul for us. My dad used to call it Decoration Day, and every May we would travel to decorate his family's gravesite in the country. Thanks for posting the poem.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-20178069907680971082012-05-30T14:51:04.176-05:002012-05-30T14:51:04.176-05:00Talk about a strange coincidence. I haven't se...Talk about a strange coincidence. I haven't seen Jerry in almost a year then ran into him at lunch today.Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-49731245510449641612012-05-30T10:56:35.372-05:002012-05-30T10:56:35.372-05:00Hi Jennifer,
It is a moving poem, and Jerrel did a...Hi Jennifer,<br />It is a moving poem, and Jerrel did a stirring job reading it.<br />DonnaDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-12662362266470580112012-05-30T10:28:35.333-05:002012-05-30T10:28:35.333-05:00I also revisited Flanders Field on my blog. I was ...I also revisited Flanders Field on my blog. I was at our meeting when Jerrel Swingle read his wonderful essay incorporating the poem. It certainly stuck with me.Jennifer Hasheiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11152736290953971709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-6002663409421844752012-05-28T22:28:14.237-05:002012-05-28T22:28:14.237-05:00Hi Marcel,
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.
Hi Claudi...Hi Marcel,<br />Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.<br /><br />Hi Claudia,<br />Thanks. I'm glad you liked it the second time.<br /><br />Hi Sioux,<br />Thanks. Theirs was an immeasurable sacrifice.<br /><br />Hi Pat,<br />I've got mine attached to my purse. Glad you liked the poem.<br /><br />DonnaDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-40472987642493604782012-05-28T20:18:59.061-05:002012-05-28T20:18:59.061-05:00My Grandma told me always to buy a poppy because i...My Grandma told me always to buy a poppy because it helps provide support for our veterans. Every year I carry one around in my car until it fades to pink. Love the poem!<br /><br />Pat<br />Critter AlleyPat Wahlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138619912065680084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-13800870419484332842012-05-28T19:37:14.290-05:002012-05-28T19:37:14.290-05:00What a wonderful, moving post, Donna. Your two fri...What a wonderful, moving post, Donna. Your two friends remind us of all the young people who give their youth (if they're lucky), or their limbs or their lives for their countries...Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-67770248939363919952012-05-28T11:39:30.317-05:002012-05-28T11:39:30.317-05:00Yes, this is good all over again, Donna!Yes, this is good all over again, Donna!Bookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043111213031211794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-52256157188312674582012-05-28T10:56:13.373-05:002012-05-28T10:56:13.373-05:00What a grand poem. As a poet I appreciate it, as a...What a grand poem. As a poet I appreciate it, as a US veteran,(Yes),it touches me deep inside.<br />Marcel ToussaintMarcel Toussainthttp://marceltoussaint.comnoreply@blogger.com