The Bayfield Post, 1981-11-05, Page 1The Bayfield Post
"THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE"
Lest We Forget
Today we remember them.
We remember their sacrifices.
We remember what they did.
We remember what they suffered in the
pursuit of human dignity and peace.
They left a land of freedom that we might
inherit it.
They died in war so we could live in peace.
Because their lips are silenced we are
free to speak.
Because their legs are frozen in death
we are able to walk where we please.
Because they can no longer think and desire
we can strive for excellence.
Because their eyes are closed in darkness
we can see the beauty of our lakes and
countryside.
They had the courage to die trusting we
have the courage to live. To live as God-
fearing people respecting one another as free
men and women and as equals before a common
Father.
We Canadians have the following responsibili-
ties therefore,
To replace the desire to hurt with the desire
to help.
The desire to knock down with the desire to
lift up.
The desire to enslave with the desire to free
and enhance.
To replace the desire to keep people at our
feet with one that will keep them in our heart.
Today we remember them.
ISSUE A-7 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1981
gree Cupp
IN FLANDERS FIELDS
In Flanders Fields the poppies blow
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.
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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.
by John i!cRae
I saw a man today.
He was standing on a corner
With medals on his chest,
And lines upon his face,
His eyes deep in remembrance
To the days when he was young.
He is now 84
And selling poppies today.
He remembers.
Do you?
Written by Richard Simons
EDITOR - BOB BURTON
MANAGING EDITOR - Fran Burton
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