Today is Remembrance Day in several countries. It’s Veteran’s Day in the United States. A day designed to remember and perpetuate peace through good will between nations. A day to remember those who gave some and those who gave all for their country and countrymen.
I have relatives who fought in WWII, Vietnam, and our son in law Andrew served with the Marines and completed two tours of duty in Afghanistan. We are united in our love for the Lord and our love for our fellow man. Praying for all the men and women who are still serving our countries that they will come home safe and sound. Praying for all those who came home with physical and emotional scars. Today is a good day to pray for our men and women who have suffered much while serving our countries.
John 15:13 ~ Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
How grateful we can be to live in lands where freedom reigns. How grateful we should be to God who reigns over all.
Looking forward to that day when all wars will cease…
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.”
This is a photo of our daughter Katie while her husband was serving his country with the Marines. She stayed with us on his tours of duty. These poppies were blooming on the edge of the lavender fields in Sequim, Washington.
The Veteran on the left served in 3 wars, World War II, Korean War, and Viet Nam. The Veteran on the right served in Viet Nam and is now part of the Patriot Guard Riders.
Thank you to all our Veteran’s from all branches of service! Thank you for your service to your fellow man! We appreciate your sacrifice.
I’m linking up with ABC Wednesday for the letter R. R is for Remembrance Day (Veteran’s Day).
How fitting, today 11th of the 11th.
Denise ABC Wednesday Team
I am thankful to all our military who serve. Thanks for this post!
Kim,USA
I’m joining you in praying for those who have paid a huge price to defend our freedom. Those who did not lose their life, often came home with horrific memories that will haunt them all their lives. We also pray that peace and forgiveness would prevail so that there would be no need for war.
A beautiful ‘Remembrance Day’ post. Being grateful as I remember!
Lovely Remembrance Day/Veteran’s Day post. Remembering with you and being thankful along with you!
A fitting tribute on the 11th of the 11th. We will always remember them.
Thank you Ellen for putting into words so beautifully what we are feeling. We honor them,
we thank them and we pray for them and their families. Timi
Thank you for this Remembrance Day post!
its always a good thing to remember events wich caused things we to easily take for granted.
Perfect r for the post. We should never forget.
This is a tremendous post. Thank you!
My father never discussed his serve in Europe just as the war ended and afterwards.
What a beautiful tribute. Thank you for sharing the post, Ellen! Happy Veterans Day to Andrew.
I’m amazed at the picture of the veteran that served in thee wars and lived to tell the tale. Lovely combination of words and pictures.
A beautiful and fitting tribute Ellen!
Beautiful post! Yes we shall pray, love the scripture! Great pictures for veterans day, specially that of the veterans, I can’t believe how many wars he fought!
Wonderful tribute post.
Ditto all of the above…thanks for a great presentation♪ http://lauriekazmierczak.com/rain-watered-rose/
I love the Flanders Field poem it is one of my favourites. beautifully written and so poignant.
I enjoyed reading this, thank you for sharing your thoughts and pictures,
Best wishes,
Di.
ABCW team.
what a great tribute. I did the same theme too,