Comments on: In Flanders Field – A Tribute for Remembrance Day http://www.tanveernaseer.com/in-flanders-field-a-tribute-for-remembrance-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-flanders-field-a-tribute-for-remembrance-day Business Coach and Writer Wed, 16 May 2012 16:14:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Tanveer Naseerhttp://www.tanveernaseer.com/in-flanders-field-a-tribute-for-remembrance-day/#comment-4616 Tanveer Naseer Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:47:36 +0000 http://www.tanveernaseer.com/?p=4760#comment-4616 You're right, Marty, that unfortunately humans have a lot easier time starting conflicts than they do at creating peace. Of course, the sad irony is that some of these wars were fought by our countrymen just so we and others in other countries might continue to live in that freedom and sense of peace so many around the world are still deprived of. That's why I think it's important that we never forget their sacrifices in the hopes that we never take for granted how fortunate many of are to live in a part of a world where people are able to live side by side in peace and respect. Thanks Marty for your comment. You're right, Marty, that unfortunately humans have a lot easier time starting conflicts than they do at creating peace. Of course, the sad irony is that some of these wars were fought by our countrymen just so we and others in other countries might continue to live in that freedom and sense of peace so many around the world are still deprived of.

That's why I think it's important that we never forget their sacrifices in the hopes that we never take for granted how fortunate many of are to live in a part of a world where people are able to live side by side in peace and respect.

Thanks Marty for your comment.

]]> By: Marty Fogarty @ VAhttp://www.tanveernaseer.com/in-flanders-field-a-tribute-for-remembrance-day/#comment-4607 Marty Fogarty @ VA Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:23:22 +0000 http://www.tanveernaseer.com/?p=4760#comment-4607 I have no idea of how brave one had to be to endure those difficult times of war, a war that, like all others, is a lot easier to start than to stop once and for all. This holiday provides a good opportunity for us to remind ourselves of the past behind the present. I have no idea of how brave one had to be to endure those difficult times of war, a war that, like all others, is a lot easier to start than to stop once and for all. This holiday provides a good opportunity for us to remind ourselves of the past behind the present.

]]> By: Tanveer Naseerhttp://www.tanveernaseer.com/in-flanders-field-a-tribute-for-remembrance-day/#comment-673 Tanveer Naseer Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:03:12 +0000 http://www.tanveernaseer.com/?p=4760#comment-673 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. 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: Angelinahttp://www.tanveernaseer.com/in-flanders-field-a-tribute-for-remembrance-day/#comment-672 Angelina Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:48:47 +0000 http://www.tanveernaseer.com/?p=4760#comment-672 Hi Tanveer, You've added a whole new dimension with the use of video in your blog, I like it. Wonderful reading! Hi Tanveer,

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

]]> By: Tanveer Naseerhttp://www.tanveernaseer.com/in-flanders-field-a-tribute-for-remembrance-day/#comment-669 Tanveer Naseer Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:22:52 +0000 http://www.tanveernaseer.com/?p=4760#comment-669 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. 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 Asmushttp://www.tanveernaseer.com/in-flanders-field-a-tribute-for-remembrance-day/#comment-668 Mary Jo Asmus Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:41:06 +0000 http://www.tanveernaseer.com/?p=4760#comment-668 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. 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 Mazzahttp://www.tanveernaseer.com/in-flanders-field-a-tribute-for-remembrance-day/#comment-667 Susan Mazza Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:32:56 +0000 http://www.tanveernaseer.com/?p=4760#comment-667 Wow Tanveer. Tears are trickling down my cheeks. Thanks for touching my heart today. Wow Tanveer. Tears are trickling down my cheeks. Thanks for touching my heart today.

]]> By: Tanveer Naseerhttp://www.tanveernaseer.com/in-flanders-field-a-tribute-for-remembrance-day/#comment-663 Tanveer Naseer Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:54:33 +0000 http://www.tanveernaseer.com/?p=4760#comment-663 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. 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.

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]]> By: Tele Raackhttp://www.tanveernaseer.com/in-flanders-field-a-tribute-for-remembrance-day/#comment-662 Tele Raack Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:15:51 +0000 http://www.tanveernaseer.com/?p=4760#comment-662 Your post tribute brought me to tears. Beautiful! Your post tribute brought me to tears. Beautiful!

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