Comments on: In Flanders Field – A Tribute for Remembrance Day

By: Tanveer Naseer

Tanveer Naseer — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:03:12 +0000

Thanks Angelina; I appreciate that. I’m glad you enjoyed my reading of McRae’s poem.

As for the inclusion of video on my site, it would seem to be a popular choice among my readers. Guess I’ll have to keep my eyes open for other opportunities to share more such works here.

Thanks again, Angelina, for sharing your thoughts.

By: Angelina

Angelina — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:48:47 +0000

Hi Tanveer,

You’ve added a whole new dimension with the use of video in your blog, I like it. Wonderful reading!

By: Tanveer Naseer

Tanveer Naseer — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:22:52 +0000

Thank you Susan, for your kind compliment.

Given what these men and women went through on the behalf of others, I think it’s important that we show them that their efforts are still very much appreciated even if it’s been decades since they last took up the fight to protect and defend others.

I’m glad to hear that others are moved by this as well.

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Hi Mary Jo,

I’m glad that I can share this poem with you, which is what inspired the use of the Poppy to show appreciation and remembrance for those who went to war.

You’re right that Canada has been more fortunate that the United States in not having lost as many family and friends as a result of war. Like you I do hope we can start maturing as a species and learn how to resolve our differences through words instead of through warfare. Certainly, we can never expect for there to never be differences between us; but I think we should push for humanity to learn to resolve or at least respect those differences instead of using it as an excuse to bring harm to one another.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this Mary Jo. It’s always a pleasure hearing from you.

By: Mary Jo Asmus

Mary Jo Asmus — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:41:06 +0000

Tanveer,

This is a lovely tribute, thanks. I had never heard the poem, and find it most touching.

I wish it were true that we have fewer veterans – I’m not sure this is the case in the U.S. with two major wars being fought, and too many very recent ones that came before those. And truly – those who came to the aid of the wounded and dying in the 9-11 terrorist attacks are veterans of sorts, even though they never joined the armed services. It is my hope that in the years ahead we (the global “we”) find ways to solve our differences in new and more peaceful ways.

By: Susan Mazza

Susan Mazza — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:32:56 +0000

Wow Tanveer. Tears are trickling down my cheeks. Thanks for touching my heart today.

By: Tanveer Naseer

Tanveer Naseer — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:54:33 +0000

Thank you Tele. It’s an ironic twist of fate that after Dr. John McRae wrote this poem, he tore it out from his journal and tossed it to the ground thinking it was pointless. It’s only because a solider nearby picked it up and kept it to share with others that we’re able to appreciate the poignancy of his words.

As always, I appreciate your taking the time to share your thoughts. Thank you, Tele.

By: Tele Raack

Tele Raack — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:15:51 +0000

Your post tribute brought me to tears. Beautiful!

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