Friday 9 November 2018

Lest we forget

 In Remembrance

Remembrace. "The Unknown Soldier" in a field of poppies. Photo copyright Pat Adams
The stunning commemorative display at Rosemoor celebrating the centenary of the end of the First World War.
The "Unknown Soldier" (by Artist: George Hider) amidst one hundred ceramic Poppies (by Artist: Renee Kilburn)

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The Great War started on the 28th July 1914 and ended on 11th November 1918
Borough of Bideford Roll of Honour 1914-1918. Photo copyright Pat Adams
 For the Fallen
Extract of Poem by Robert Laurence Binyon (1869-1943)
published in The Times newspaper on 21 September 1914.

They went with songs to the battle, they were young,
Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,

They fell with their faces to the foe.
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.

About the Great War visit  - http://www.greatwar.co.uk

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