BLAIRGOWRIE

This is the time we remember those who have fallen in service of our country. We often remember those who fell or were injured in two World Wars but there have been many other conflicts attacks on those whose task it is to keep us safe. They too should be remembered at this time and thanks given for all who serve.

The following poem speaks for those who fell at Flanders but also for all who fought and died since for a cause they believe in. And in so many parts of the world are still doing so.

At this time war seems to be breaking out all over the world. No matter what we believe we have to accept that each one who is fighting believes their cause is just. But we, as Christians, have to turn to God and ask Him to for wisdom for all leaders and for tolerance for all peoples. The verse above from John’s Gospel is very much needed in our times and we can have peace in our hearts if we believe God is in charge and that it is His world so we can trust Him.

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In Flanders Field by John MacRae

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.