Podcasts about John McCrae

In this latest episode of The Table of Content, Michael and Albert take some time to reflect on Memorial Day with two poems. "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae and "Memorial Day" by Alfred Joyce Kilmer become the subjects of a conversation focused on honoring soldiers, recognizing their great sacrifice and how God is a part of it all. Tune in to this episode! Link to: "In Flanders Fields" https://youtu.be/lo_E06J1AT4 Link to: "Memorial Day" https://youtu.be/bhaVNfpyB5o

Today's poem has become one of the most famous 20th-century war poems–in part because of its ability to grant fallen soldiers a voice that is earnestly patriotic without becoming jingoistic. Perhaps the balance is a reflection of the steadiness of the Canadian veteran who penned it. Happy reading. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

We commemorate the brave sacrifices of our fallen soldiers because they gave their last full measure of devotion for our country and liberty. Learn how Memorial Day started as a tribute to fallen Union soldiers in the Civil War.  It started through many local efforts and became a national, uniform celebration with the leadership of General Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic.Explore how over time, Memorial Day was the setting for brilliant speeches and commemorations, and changed to include all war dead during World War I.Review how more recently, a 1 minute silent Moment of Remembrance has been added to Memorial Day, which occurs at 3:00 pm local time.The future of our country and freedom rests with us to carry on their supreme sacrifices, and to failure to remember that could lead to our doom.Highlights include statistics about America's war dead, Pericles, Thucydides, Abraham Lincoln, the Gettysburg Address, David Wills, Edward Everett, Patriot Week, Leah Warren, Arlington National Cemetary, Major General John Logan, the Grand Army of the Republic,  Logan's General Order No. 11, President James Garfield, Frederick Douglass, Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Decoration Day, John McCrae, We Shall Not Sleep, a/k/a In Flanders Fields, Mania Michael, Ladies Home Journal, Armistice Day, veterans Day, Uniform Monday Holiday Act, National Moment of Remembrance Act, Carmella LaSpanda, President Bill Clinton, and many others.To learn more about America & Patriot Week, visit www.PatriotWeek.org. Our resources include videos, a TV series, blogs, lesson plans, and more.Read the entire Declaration of Independence here: https://patriotweek.org/2021/07/24/the-declaration-of-independence-september-11/Check out Judge Michael Warren's book America's Survival Guide, How to Stop America's Impending Suicide by Reclaiming Our First Principles and History at amazon, or other major on-line retailers.Join us!

Michael Wyatt chats with True North Country Comics about his illustrative work on Canadian war graphic novels including 'Where the Poppies Blow: The Life and Lessons of John McCrae.' The post Michael Wyatt talks about illustrating wartime Canada appeared first on True North Country Comics.

This week, we talk about In Flanders Fields by John McCrae, along with other World War I poems in honour of Remembrance Day.

Toolbox: On Speechwriting and public speaking. Research and preparation for the town Memorial Day speech. Finding the story and pulling it together... and, doing so as the first woman to speak at this event. The holy trinity of writing. Title quote from John McCrae's poem, In Flanders Fields.

When the poem, Flander's Field by John McCrae, written about a battle during World War 1 is read at Memorial Day ceremonies, most people miss the second sentence because the reader normally gets choked up after the first sentence. Here is a reading of the poem by AP's Lisa Dwyer.

Show #2161 Show Notes: Come to the Annual Huddle: https://coachdavelive.com/event/the-annual-national-huddle In Flanders Fields – John McCrae: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47380/in-flanders-fields Arlington Flyover: https://www.facebook.com/reel/990692779390604 Psalm 78: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+78&version=KJV Brighteon Sues Big Tech and Government: https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-05-27-brighteon-media-sues-google-facebook-twitter-newsguard-homeland-security-department-of-defense-censorship-collusion.html Galatians 3:28-29 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians%203:28-29&version=KJV What is […]

In this special segment, "Three Good Things," we delve into the true origins of Memorial Day, a day deeply rooted in American history and marked by profound significance. Contrary to popular belief, the first Memorial Day observance took place on May 1, 1865, in Charleston, South Carolina, where thousands of freed African Americans honored fallen Union soldiers. We also explore the poignant legacy of John McCrae's poem "In Flanders Fields," which gave us the poppy as a symbol of remembrance. Join us as we reflect on the sacrifices made by soldiers and the enduring pain of those they left behind.

When the poem, Flander's Field by John McCrae, written about a battle during World War 1 is read at Memorial Day ceremonies, most people miss the second sentence because the reader normally gets choked up after the first sentence. Here is a reading of the poem by AP's Lisa Dwyer.

What happens when three historians watch a key play about the First World War? This month we took a field trip to see Oh What A Lovely War at the Leeds Playhouse. As a result we discuss the nature of the performance, the changing image of Douglas Haig, and wonder whether audiences were supposed to sing along. ReferencesAlan Clark, The Donkeys (1961) John McCrae, In Flanders Field (1915) William Phillpot, Bloody Victory: The Sacrifice on the Somme and the Making of the Twentieth Century (2010) Dan Todman, The Great War in Myth and Memory (2005) Oh! What a lovely war (Original London Cast) (1983)  

On October 14th 2006, Constable Dave Mounsey was enroute to a vehicle roll over when he lost control of his cruiser, due to the ice and snow covered roads. He sadly passed away just a few weeks later, on the date of this posting, November 13th. Today we are remembering Dave with his close friend, Patrick Armstrong, police officer and veteran, who along with an incredible group of Dave's friends and colleagues, formed the Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund in 2009. Patrick and I will talk about all things DMMF as well as: what it's like to be a cop in 2023, volunteering, serving, veterans, Remembrance Day and why it's so important to remember. We'll end the show this week with with a reading of John McCrae's famous poem, In Flanders Fields. The conversation may seem a little weightier at times than some weeks, but I believe it's important. Much of the discussion is fundamental to the very foundation of the lives we lead here in Midwestern Ontario and in Canada ... Lives that are good. Thank you for being here.

11-11-2023 In Flanders Fields By John McCrae

Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, a Canadian doctor, wrote the war poem ‘In Flanders Fields', which inspired the symbol of the poppy to commemorate members of the military killed in ...

There a some people that make a difference in military life without ever donning a uniform. This is the case for Moina Belle Michael, the Ivy League-educated military child and wartime volunteer who became the Poppy Lady.  On this episode to the Deeply Rooted, Planting Roots Publishing Director Morgan Farr shares the life and the lessons we can learn from Moina Belle Michael, the daughter of a Confederate soldier. Moina grew up during the Reconstruction era in the post Civil War South and saw first hand how difficult it was for veterans and their families to recover from the devastation of war.   Moina's favorite motto was, “Whatsoever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might;” which comes from Ecclesiastes 9:10. The full verse says, “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.” What a fitting verse for a woman who spent the second half of her life helping veterans and memorizing the dead.  Hear the full story on this months Women of the Word Wednesday.  While you are there, pursue our blog to hear more inspirational stories of women impacting generations of military families.  You can find the two poems shared in this episode here, In Flanders Feild by John McCrae and We Shall Keep the Faith by Moina Belle Michael.  

On Remembrance Sunday, Jago spoke from Colossians 1:15-23 and made reference to the poem "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae. Jago spoke about Christ's victory over death and the hope that we have in the resurrection.

A tribute to all who have served with readings from Rudyard Kipling's "Tommy" and LtCol. John McCrae's "Flanders Field" Consider supporting the Boulder Crest Foundation [www.bouldercrest.org]. My nephew Will is doing his part to support this worthy organization. https://youtu.be/3QmgzGttrOo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ship-bright/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ship-bright/support

We'll look back on Veteran's Day with a special focus on "In Flander's Fields" by John McCrae and poppies. 

Barry talks about what we do right, what's okay, and what we should do more of when observing Memorial Day, and uses 3 poems to do it.       Poems: “In Flanders Field”, by John McCrae, “Iron” and “Statistics” by Carl Sandburg

Dr John McCrae is head of the Unit for Natural Language Processing in NUI Galway. He tells Louise and Gráinne about the challenges and opportunities when working with data and minority languages. 

Language, art and an eco barge feature in episode four as Louise and Gráinne talk to Dr John McCrae about his work at the helm of the Unit for Natural Language Processing in NUI Galway. They also talk to Dr Hilary Murray about her career at the interface between art and neuroscience. Finally they speak to artist Anne O'Leary about her Eco Showboat undertaking. 

In this special Thanksgiving episode Dr Koontz reads selections from various accounts and poems relating to Thanksgiving and Armistice Day (now known as Veteran's Day) and gives us meditations on Thanksgiving, and on surviving in dark times as the pilgrims who founded the holiday did. Readings: The Life of Saint Martin of Tours "Martin's Tide" by William Barnes Poetry of World War I       "Peace" by Rupert Brooke       "The Dead" by Rupert Brooke       "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae       "And There Was a Great Calm" by Thomas Hardy Thanksgiving proclamation and stories from the Pilgrims "The Harvest Moon" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow "Thanksgiving Turkey"  by George Parsons Lathrop   ~ Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID and Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO Dr Koontz - Agrarian, Egghead -  Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne Music thanks to Verny

Reading of the poem, In Flanders Fields by John McCrae, also in the previous WWI episode. For Remembrance Day. Social Links

This year marks a century since the poppy became a symbol of remembrance in Canada. We became the first country to adopt it - after the cause was taken up by a French woman inspired by John McCrae

About this time of the year, I like to do a tale that turns our minds to those who gave their lives for their countries in the many conflicts that have plagued the world.  In the past in tales such as, “In Flanders Fields and Lest We Forget” I've talked about the poppy, used as a symbol of remembrance in many countries, and the poem penned by the Canadian doctor, Lt Col John McCrae.  There was a gap in my story, however, that I would now like to close.  The gap that transformed the sad words of John McCrae's poem into the adoption of the poppy as a representation of remembrance for the fallen, amongst such a large part of the English speaking world… and beyond. Lt Col John McCrae   The Escadrille Lafayette in July 1917   Moina Belle Michael   Desk and poppy   The YWCA   In Flanders Fields written by John McCrae   An original remembrance poppy   The Poppy Factory in London   Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance in the Albert Hall   The Poppy Lady's historic road marker   Images under Creative Commons licence under Public Domain and with thanks to the National Museum of the Air Force, the Poppy Project, Neysa McMein, Heatherannej, Nickeaglesfield, the MOD and Ember390.

Grab a martini, because this week we're traveling back to 1930s London with Bright Young Things! Join us to learn more about 30s cocktail culture, the so-called King of Anatolia, interwar newspaper magnates, American evangelists in the UK, Armistice day poppies, and more! Sources: Cocktails: Harry Craddock, Savoy Cocktail Book, 1930 Edition. Full Text Available at https://euvs-vintage-cocktail-books.cld.bz/1930-The-Savoy-Cocktail-Book International Bartenders' Association, Official Website: https://iba-world.com/iba-official-cocktail-list/ Lord Beaverbrook: Laura Beers, "Education or Manipulation?: Labour, Democracy, and the Popular Press in Interwar Britain," Journal of British Studies 48, 1 (2009) Laura Beers, "Punting on the Thames: Electoral Betting in Interwar Britain," Journal of Contemporary History 45, 2 (2010) Alan Travis, Bound and Gagged: A Secret History of Obscenity in Britain (Profile Books, 2000) Gary Love, "The Periodical Press and the Intellectual Culture of Conservatism in Interwar Britain," 57 (4) 2014 JM McEwen, "The Press and the Fall of Asquith," The Historical Journal 21, 4 (1978) The King of Anatolia: Patrick J. Kriger, "Six Reasons Why the Ottoman Empire Fell," History https://www.history.com/news/ottoman-empire-fall "Abdulmejid II" Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdulmejid_II M. Sukru Hanoiglu, A Brief History of the Late Ottoman Empire (Princeton University Press, 2008), https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt7t314.13 Mona Hassan, Longing for the Lost Caliphate: A Transregional History (Princeton University Press, 2016), https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt1q1xrgm.6 . https://www.firstworldwar.com/bio/mehmedvi.htm Evangelicals in the UK: "History" National Association of Evangelicals https://www.nae.org/about-nae/history/ British Pathe "Kentucky Singers (1930)" YouTube, https://youtu.be/M5lb-4oWc14 Roberta Freund Schwartz, "Preaching the Gospel of the Blues: Blues Evangelists in Britain," Cross the Water Blues: African American Music in Europe ed. Neil A. Wynn (University of Mississippi Press, 2007), https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt2tvbm7.12 Guido Van Rijn, "Lowland Blues: The Reception of African American Blues and Gospel Music in the Netherlands," Cross the Water Blues, https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt2tvbm7.16 Hans Krabbendam, Saving the Overlooked Continent: American Protestant Missions in Western Europe, 1940-1975 (Leuven University Press, 2020), https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctv1595mtj.5 Kira Thurman, "Singing the Civilizing Mission in the Land of Bach; Beethoven; and Brahms: The Fisk Jubilee Singers in Nineteenth-Century Germany," Journal of World History 27:3 (September 2016): 443-471. https://www.jstor.org/stable/44631474 Brian Ward, "Music, Musical Theater, and the Imagined South in Interwar Britain," The Journal of Southern History 80:1 (February 2014): 39-72. https://www.jstor.org/stable/23796843 Poppies: James Fox, "Poppy Politics: Remembrance of Things Present," in Cultural Heritage Ethics: Between Theory and Practice ed. Constantine Sandis (Open Book Publishers, 2014), https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt1287k16.8 . Jon Dean, "Poppy Fascism," The Good Glow: Charity and the Symbolic Power of Doing Good (Bristol University Press, 2020), https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctv123x5b8.11 Sarah Freeland, "The Poppy Lady: Moina Michael started a movement for veterans," UGA Today (5 November 2017). https://news.uga.edu/poppy-lady-moina-michael/ John McCrae, "In Flanders Fields," Poetry Foundation, https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47380/in-flanders-fields Film Background: BBC Interview with Stephen Fry: https://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2003/09/30/stephen_fry_bright_young_things_interview.shtml Roger Ebert review of Bright Young Things: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/bright-young-things-2004 Bright Young Things Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bright_Young_Things_(film) https://www.bl.uk/20th-century-literature/articles/the-bright-young-things-behind-the-party-mask  

In this episode, I give a brief chronological summary of the first world war and then 40 interesting facts. I also read In Flanders Fields by John McCrae. https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus/

By Colonel John McCrae. Performed By Trina Fraser. This song is featured on Blue Pigment Podcast season 1 episode 8.

In Flanders Fields is an incredible poem and has now been sung by Trina Fraser who is an absolute diamond of a person. Featured in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVQE0RcLbV7J2cL55AVFdsg https://www.vimyfoundation.ca/ https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAWfi... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49Jqm... Blue Pigment Podcast is a platform for talent; a place for undiscovered artists to launch themselves from or just a place for individuals to express themselves. Please ensure you like, share, subscribe, and follow us! www.bluepigment.co.uk www.patreon.com/join/Bluepigment www.instagram.com/blue_pigment_podcast www.facebook.com/BluePigment www.twitter.com/bluepigment1 Spotify: Blue Pigment Podcast Email: bluepigmentpodcast@outlook.com

Today I'm sharing my interview with Michelle Ule. Michelle is the bestselling author of multiple novellas and the biographer of Mrs. Oswald (Biddy) Chambers. On the show today, we discuss her recent WWI coming-of-age novel, A Poppy in Remembrance.  Purchase A Poppy in Remembrance on Bookshop (affiliate). Purchase A Poppy in Remembrance on Amazon (affiliate). Also mentioned: "In Flanders Field," the poem by John McCrae. Visit Michelle's Facebook, Twitter, and website. Join the Historical Fiction: Unpacked Podcast Group on Facebook! Be sure to visit my Instagram, Facebook, and website.   Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click them and make a purchase, you help support my work without paying any more for the product. Thank you for your support!

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This week Jeff (http://www.JeffCottrill.com) and I, Imogen Arate (https://www.instagram.com/imogenarate/), discuss our respective poems, "Wilfred Owen's Off-Day" and "I Bought the 18"," and satire. Other ways to connect with Jeff: 1. https://www.facebook.com/jeff.cottrill.96 2. https://twitter.com/jeff_cottrill 3. https://www.wattpad.com/user/JeffCottrill Check out this episode to also hear about virtual poetry events taking place during the week of December 21st. Links to topics we touched on: 1. The Dead Puppies Song: https://youtu.be/N5sKpG6JIug 2. Wilfred Owen: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/wilfred-owen 3. Dulce et Decorum Est: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46560/dulce-et-decorum-est 4. In Flanders Fields by John McCrae: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47380/in-flanders-fields 5. Plants’ reaction to different sounds: https://www.sciencealert.com/plants-can-hear-themselves-being-eaten-researchers-have-discovered and https://www.nature.com/articles/srep33370 Photo of Jeff Cottrill by Brian Tao (http://www.Luxography.ca). #Poetrypodcasts #PoetsandMuses #ImogenArate #JeffCottrill #WilfredOwensOffDay #IBoughtthe18” #satire #startingfromwhatweknow #Toronto #SpokenWordPoet #Author #Journalist #MastersDegreeinEnglishLiterature #fourchapbooks #threeCDs #workingonanovel #wroteliterarypoetryinhighschool #goingtoopenmics #sawperformancepoetry #WakefieldBrewster #MonicaCooper #MarkRubinoff #poetrymixedwithcomedyandtheater #theatricalcomedicpoetry #CharlieBrownandSnoopy #AFHarrold #JackieHagan #DeadPuppiesSong #BillFrenzer #WilfredOwen #KurtVonnegut #NiallOsullivan #writersblock #DulceetDecorumEst #EighteenCenturySatirists #JonathanSwift #AlexanderPope #Voltaire #JohnMcCrae #PTSD #ShellShock #SiegfriedSassoon #AllsQuietontheWesternFront #TimothyFindleyTheWars #problematicartists #LooneyTunes #SecondCityTelevision #SCTV #COVIDrelatedwritersblock #abusiverelationship #StockholmSyndrome #DeadPool #Domino #failingup #Pizzaandwar #plantsreactiontobeingeaten #DouglasAdams #TheRestaurantattheEndoftheUniverse #ArthurDent #PoetryattheBrew #ChristineHall #NomadicPress #RunYourTongue #OoohBeehive #ThatPoetryThing

El 8 de diciembre de 1915, la revista Punch del Reino Unido publicó un poema del canadiense John McCrae. Estaba dedicado a todos sus compañeros a los que había visto morir durante la Primera Guerra Mundial. Él tampoco se escapó de la muerte

El 8 de diciembre de 1915, la revista Punch del Reino Unido publicó un poema del canadiense John McCrae. Estaba dedicado a todos sus compañeros a los que había visto morir durante la Primera Guerra Mundial. Él tampoco se escapó de la muerte

Host Benjamin Karl commemorates Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2020 with stories of his own grandfather's experience of the historic attack, and with a reading of John McCrae's poem "The Unconquered Dead." Lit Out Loud S01E02: "The Unconquered Dead" by John McCrae / Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2020. "The Unconquered Dead" (1919) by John McCrae is in the public domain in the United States and other countries. This performance and the surrounding commentary contained herein are licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Copyright © Benjamin Karl 2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/benjamin-karl/message

Today is our Remembrance Day here in Canada. November 11th is the day in which WW1 officially ended.  Let us take a moment to remember the men and women who have fought, and are still fighting, for our countries. On today's episode, we discuss the origins of the poppy (our official flower of remembrance) and the man who started it all with a little poem, John McCrae.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honour of Remembrance Day, Paul looks at some of the philosophical passages in the great World War 1 novel All Quiet on the Western Front by  Remarque.Remarque, Erich Marie. All Quiet on the Western Front. Toronto: Balantine Books, 1982"In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae, read by Leonard Cohen. Courtesy Legion Magazine's YouTube channel. 

On Remembrance Day, the Minute Women honour our fallen soldiers and on today's episode, we commemorate war hero John McCrae. A physician, soldier, artist, and author, John became most famous for his poem written during World War I - "In Flanders Fields". Listen in to hear the harrowing story of John. Grace and Linnea are also joined by another guest this week, Kanaar Bell of the podcast Let Your SOULTALK! https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/john-mccrae

Five minutes of civilised calm, recorded in East London, as the capital starts to wake up. Sign up at https://marcsalmanac.substack.com With a poem by John McCrae, In Flanders Fields. "In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row..." Donate to this year's Poppy Appeal here. From the show: John 15:13 Operation Torch sees Allied forces successfully invade Vichy French territories in North Africa, 8th November, 1942 On this day: 9th November, 1985, Gary Kasparov becomes world chess champion aged just 22 On this day: 9th November, 1898, Owen Barfield, the philosopher and Inkling, friend and influence to CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien, is born in London Music to wake you up – Starting Over by Chris Stapleton Sign up to receive email alerts and show notes with links when a new episode goes live at https://marcsalmanac.substack.com Please share this with anyone who might need a touch of calm, and please keep sending in your messages and requests. You can leave a voice message at https://anchor.fm/marc-sidwell/message. If you like Marc's Almanac please do leave a review on Apple podcasts. It really helps new listeners to find me. Have a lovely day. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marc-sidwell/message

A poem a day keeps the sadness at bay.

Tara and EmKay venture into the deadly and dangerously entrancing poppy field where they discuss the literary and personal symbolism of California poppies, poppies in remembrance of war veterans, and the seductive poppies of never ending posts on social media. Plus story time about Tara's experience getting lost in a lazy river (just like the Scarecrow) and EmKay almost falling out of the Storybook Canal Boats at Disneyland. What could be better?!Show Notes:Sesame PlaceThe Folio Society's The Wizard of Oz Illustrated by Sara OgilvieCalifornia Poppy: True Gold is in the HeartCalifornia PoppiesFlower Meaning of PoppiesVeterans of Foreign WarsIn Flanders Fields by John McCraeThe Poppy as a Remembrance SymbolInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: @emshrayOriginal music by Shane Chapman

John McRae's committed his first murder when he was only 15. He murdered an 8-year-old boy in his neighborhood. He was convicted of the murder and sent away to prison for life. It was thought that, after 20 years, he was rehabilitated and he was set free. That decision would prove disastrous. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the life and crimes of John McCrae. John went on to commit additional crimes, some for which he was ultimately convicted. He is thought to be responsible for a number of disappearances of young boys in Florida. There are many years where John seemingly committed no crimes. Is that possible for a predator like McRae? Or, was he just able to get away with his crimes and stay off police radar?You can support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise, and donation informationAn Emash Digital production

Thanks to those who've sent messages of support in the last few weeks – the level of interaction has been remarkable from all my listeners around the world. For some we started this journey together in September 2017 and here we are almost 36 months later and the Three Years War has ended. This podcast was always designed to track the war week by week and it's now time to bid adieu. So yes, it's an emotional time for this has been an intense three years and I'd like to thank Jon who listened to the series with his father who passed away during our series. Jon, thanks for sending me notes through this time. To Samuel who has donated so much to this podcast series and Thomas who's constantly spoken to me over the past two years and also helped fund the Soundcloud account – thank you two in particular. Gustav – thanks for brightening up my day with some of your observations and unusual comments. To Andrew and Martin of History by Hollywood, thank you for sharing your time with me and for your professional help. To Sean the real professional historian who is also known as the Historian who sees the future and who has taken the time to make contact – thank you. To Susan from Canada who suggested I talk about two veterans of the Anglo-Boer war who went on to great things during the First World War. One is Lieutenant Edward Morrison who I mentioned in episodes dealing with the Eastern Transvaal, and the second is John McCrae. He wrote a poem called “In Flanders Field” which features the poppies and is now the reason why people wear poppies for remembrance when it comes to the First World War. Another direct link between this little African fracas and the utter disaster of the Western Front. As we know, the link between the Boer War and the First World War is inescapable. It was 12 years later which sounds a long time, until you get a little older like me then a dozen years is really a short hop in time. To Michael who has listened to the whole series – and told me this week he's gone back to Episode 1 to start again. If that's not a vote of confidence then nothing is – Michael I reckon you'll need a medal for bravery. Ryan, who's shared such detail I have stored for a day when our Covid lockdown lifestyle comes to an end – I'll be making that trip to Lindley in the Free State and a few wee draughts of Brandewyn and coke.

I look at the history of the Spanish Flu of 1918 - the worst pandemic in history - asking what lessons we can learn. Avoiding a traditional approach to the story, I look at history's worst pandemic from a number of perspectives. As a preface, I think about the memory of the flu and remembrance of World War One – why was the Influenza forgotten, while the war memorialised by poets like John McCrae? Then, institutional, looking at the two main institutions involves in the response: the military and the bacteriologists. Then, material, looking at the ways it spread and how quarantines were attempted to stop it. Third, ideologically, how did ideas of the time distort the response. I look in particular at cinemas, religion in Africa, and apartheid. Ultimately, there is a theme that runs through memories of the Spanish Flu: Failure. The historian Niall Johnson sums up Britains failure like this: ‘the perception of disease, the fact that it was ‘only' influenza, the relatively mild nature of the first wave in the spring of 1918, Imperialist or racist views and the ‘superiority' of the English, the confidence in scientific medicine to find a vaccine, the quest for professional status of the profession, the power of ‘scientific' medicine prevailing over preventive, and the rejection of state intervention. Many of these contributed to a delay in the reaction and recognition of the existence of a problem, particularly when the second wave arrived in the autumn of 1918.' Then & Now is FAN-FUNDED! Support me on Patreon and pledge as little as $1 per video: http://patreon.com/user?u=3517018

In Flanders Fields by John McCrae

One of the likely contenders to win Best Picture at this year's Oscars is 1917, Sam Mendes' film about two soldiers racing through enemy territory on a mission to save hundreds of their fellow soldiers. It's good, but but how does the movie, and it’s exceptional attention to detail, stand up to the scrutiny of experts who know all the ins and outs of the Great War? If you're a fan of 1917, and if you've been wondering about its historical accuracy, this week's edition of the podcast is for you. Fortunately in Guelph, we have some local expertise on the history of World War One in the form of of Ken Irvine, the Education Co-ordinator of Guelph Museums. If you’ve been to McCrae House, then you might have heard Ken Irvine bring the War, and the experiences of Col. John McCrae, to life for hundreds of area school children and other visitors. Co-written and directed by Mendes, who is the Academy Award-winning director of American Beauty, 1917 has an interesting creative concept: it has shot and staged as if the two-hour movie unfolds as one continuous shot. It’s a logistical feat that’s been attempted before by the likes of Alfred Hitchcock and Alejandro G. Iñárritu, but never has anyone tried to use this storytelling device for a war movie. When we reviewed 1917 a few weeks back on End Credits, the question was there in the back of the mind, “What would the staff of McCrae House think of this movie?” That brings us to this week's episode of the podcast, as Irvine walks with us though the plot of the movie and talk about whether Mendes’ attention to detail pays off for someone who lives the real history on a daily basis. We talk about the plausibility of the movie’s central mission, the thoughts and feelings of the soldiers fighting in the real 1917, and how well the two main characters represent the real soldiers in the British regiment on the Western Front. We will also discuss where historical accuracy goes wrong, and what Irvine would like to see in war movies that he’s never seen before.  So let's talk about the real 1917 versus the reel 1917 on this week's edition of the Guelph Politicast! McCrae House is open Wednesdays from 1 to 5 pm or by appointment at 519-836-1221. To learn more about their programs and the collections, go to the Guelph Museums website. 1917 is currently in theatres everywhere, and the Oscars air this Sunday night. The eBar will be holding its annual watch party hosted by Athena McQueen starting at 6:30 pm. The host for the Guelph Politicast is Podbean. Find more episodes of the Politicast here, or download them on your favourite podcast app at iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify. Also, when you subscribe to the Guelph Politicast channel and you will also get an episode of Open Sources Guelph every Monday, and an episode of End Credits every Friday.

Hello, welcome, and G’day, we are so happy to have you join us again for our latest episode. When we say episode we don’t mean Buck having a rant and all that; just thought we should clarify that up front. Now we have a bumper episode this week with lots of stuff for you to enjoy. First up we have Professor bringing us news about Atari’s plan to open a chain of hotels. They have announced that they will be themed and focus on developing E-sports functionality. But we wonder is it going to be presented with the old style timber/brown laminate like we used to see on the old Atari? Guarantee that it won’t be the first option for the honeymoon market, although, any ladies who think that would be cool let us know that we are wrong once again. Following this Professor has the ESA’s environmentally unfriendly stance against the right to repair and modify your machines/consoles. BOO HISS!!! How lame can these idiots be, I mean, don’t they realise that advancements in technology have come about by people looking under the hood and figuring out ways to do things better? Next up we have DJ talking about IDW losing money and what they are planning to do about it. Apparently they have announced they are struggling in various markets with the material they are presently distributing. Of course the solution would be to develop new material, breathe new life into the company instead of just pumping out more of the same thing. But, no, they are hoping that their partnership with Netflix will save them. Then DJ brings us news on the critic’s reviews on Birds of Prey for us to laugh at and make fun of. Seriously, does anyone actually take them serious anymore? Buck suggests that if Rotten Tomatoes give a film a bad rating it must be good, and if it is good then stay away. What do you think, does that sound like a good approach to use? Then Buck has the latest on the Spitzer Space Telescope, which has just retired. After being on mission since 2003 it has provided heaps of data for scientist, with the first images and data being of the Tarantula Nebula. In homage to its origins the last images and data developed by Spitzer were also of the Tarantula Nebula. Which honestly is a hotbed of activity, with the explosion of a supernova that was first discovered in 1987 (interestingly called 1987a) and still sweeping through space creating some awesome images. Also there is a collection of 40 massive stars at least 50 times the size of our sun all in a tiny area together. If this isn’t enough for you Buck also brings us news of the latest evolution of robot tanks. Before anyone gets all Terminator Judgement Day on us, they are not all armed and those that are still need a person involved to fire on a target. But for those who are looking for an alternative to a trailer that hitches to your car, we might have a solution for you. We hope you enjoy this bumper episode this week. As normal we have the usual shout outs, remembrances, birthdays, and special events. Let us know what you think, make requests if you have a topic you are interested in having us dig into. Or just drop us a line and we will give you a special shout out. As always, remember to take care of yourselves, look out for each other and stay hydrated. Atari’s new idea : Gaming Hotels - https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-01-27-atari-to-open-gaming-hotels-in-at-least-eight-us-citiesESA’s stance on Right To Repair - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAVp1WVq-1Q&feature=youtu.beIDW loses money…a lot of money - https://www.bleedingcool.com/2020/01/25/idw-loses-17-1-million-in-2019-projects-profitability-in-2021/ Early reviews of Birds of Prey have arrived…. - https://boundingintocomics.com/2020/01/27/early-audience-reviews-for-margot-robbies-birds-of-prey-arrive/ The Tarantula Nebula - https://phys.org/news/2020-01-tarantula-nebula-web-mystery-spitzer.htmlRobot Tank…now with no firepower - https://www.bbc.com/news/business-50387954Games PlayedProfessor– Steamworld - http://imageform.se/game/steamworld-dig/Rating: 3.5/5Buck– Thunder Run: War of Clans - https://www.facebook.com/ThunderRunWarOfClans/?epa=SEARCH_BOX Rating: 3/5DJ – DNPOther topics discussedNiagara Falls' real-life Mario Kart track- https://dailyhive.com/toronto/niagara-falls-real-life-mario-kart-track-opening-june-2018?fbclid=IwAR32kb9QxDvcX-YzQGY0G9GGRDlYfkpqRU2fH2Kee96JtqNXo_r5YrDl1JwNintendo wins legal battle against one of Tokyo's real-life 'Mario Kart' tours- https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/29/nintendo-tokyo-mario-kart-legal-win/ Final Fantasy VII cafes- https://soranews24.com/2020/01/25/final-fantasy-vii-cafes-are-opening-in-tokyo-and-osaka-to-celebrate-legendary-games-remake/OutRun (arcade game released by Sega in September 1986.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Out_RunMario Bros. (platform game published and developed for arcades by Nintendo in 1983.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Bros.The Verge PC Build (Reuploaded) by Ext_Nation- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZ4viTwfFxALouis Rossmann - Why I don't use Apple products- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfrYOWlKJ_gJerryRigEverything (American YouTuber and tech reviewer. He has gained fame and popularity for his technology reviews including smartphones, watches, apps and much more.)- https://www.youtube.com/user/JerryRigEverything- https://youtube.fandom.com/wiki/JerryRigEverythingEvery Console In One Box - The Origin Big O by Unbox Therapy- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErQQc6cUSTAStar Trek (comic book series by IDW Publishing, based on the Star Trekscience fiction entertainment franchise created by Gene Roddenberry.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek_(IDW_Publishing)Captain Marvel (2019 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Carol Danvers.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Marvel_(film)Punisher (A fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Punisher made his first appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man #129.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PunisherSpiderman 3 (2007 American superhero film based on the fictional Marvel Comics character Spider-Man.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man_3Dexter (American television crimedramamystery series that aired on Showtime from October 1, 2006, to September 22, 2013)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dexter_(TV_series)Snakes on a Plane (At one point, the film was given the title Pacific Air Flight 121, only to have it changed back to the working title at Samuel Jackson's request.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snakes_on_a_Plane#ProductionBlack hole (A black hole is a region of spacetime exhibiting gravitational acceleration so strong that nothing—no particles or even electromagnetic radiation such as light—can escape from it.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_holeThe Amazing World of Gumball (British-American surreal comedy animated television series created by Ben Bocquelet for Cartoon Network.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Amazing_World_of_Gumball Cartoon Network - The Amazing World of Gumball | The Meaning Of Life- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZspV3ser1Q Tarantula (The spider originally bearing the name "tarantula" was Lycosa tarantula, a species of wolf spider native to Mediterranean Europe. The name derived from that of the southern Italian town of Taranto.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarantula#EtymologyRoboCop (1987) - It's Only a Glitch (Dick's boardroom demonstration of the Enforcement Droid 209 goes awry when the droid opens fire on Kinney.- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TstteJ1eIZg Law Abidding Citizen (2009) - Weaponized bomb disposal robot kills people- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrK-UojUTNwRemote controlled weapon station (A remote controlled weapon station (RCWS), or remote weapon station (RWS), also known as a remote weapon system, (RWS) is a remotely operated weaponized system often equipped with fire-control system for light and medium-caliber weapons which can be installed on ground combat vehicle or sea- and air-based combat platforms.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remote_controlled_weapon_stationCommon Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) (a remote weapon station systems used by the US military on its armored vehicles and ships. It allows weapon operators to engage targets without leaving the protection of their vehicle.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CROWSIn Flanders Fields by John McCrae - https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47380/in-flanders-fields Dulce Et Decorum Est (poem written by Wilfred Owen during World War I, and published posthumously in 1920)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dulce_et_Decorum_estPodcast Nine and Three-Quarters (TNC Podcast)- https://thatsnotcanon.com/nineandthreequarterspodcast Shout Outs - 26 January 2020 – Kobe Bryant died – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Kobe_BryantOn January 26, 2020, a Sikorsky S-76B helicopter crashed in Calabasas, California, around 30 miles (48 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles, en route to Camarillo, California. It was carrying former basketball player Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, six family friends including baseball coach John Altobelli and his wife and daughter, and the pilot. All on board were killed.- 26 January 2020 – Australian of the Year 2020 awarded to eye surgeon James Muecke - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-25/australian-of-year-awards-2020-announced-in-canberra/11901006 Dr Muecke was honoured in a ceremony in Canberra. In 2000 he co-founded Vision Myanmar at the South Australian Institute of Ophthalmology and later co-founded Sight For All, a social impact organisation aiming to create a world where everyone can see. More recently Dr Muecke's work has specifically focused on preventing the leading cause of blindness in adults — type 2 diabetes. When accepting the award from Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Dr Muecke said he viewed type 2 diabetes — something that impacts nearly one in every 10 Australians — as a "looming catastrophe for our health system".- 28 January 1958 – Lego patents its First Bricks - https://www.nationalgeographic.org/thisday/jan28/lego-patents-its-first-bricks/The Lego Group, with headquarters in Billund, Denmark, patented its design for interlocking plastic bricks. The design was so stable that those bricks can still be used with Lego sets created today. Today, the Lego Group, based in Denmark, is worth more than a billion dollars.Remembrances- 26 January 2020 – Louis Nirenberg -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_NirenbergCanadian-American mathematician, considered one of the most outstanding mathematicians of the 20th century. He made fundamental contributions to linear and nonlinear partial differential equations (PDEs) and their application to complex analysis and geometry. His contributions include the Gagliardo–Nirenberg interpolation inequality, which is important in the solution of the elliptic partial differential equations that arise in many areas of mathematics, and the formalization of the bounded mean oscillation known as John–Nirenberg space, which is used to study the behaviour of both elastic materials and games of chance known as martingales. He died at the age of 94 in New York. - 28 January 1918 – Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_McCraeCanadian poet, physician, author, artist and soldier during World War I, and a surgeon during the Second Battle of Ypres, in Belgium. He is best known for writing the famous war memorial poem "In Flanders Fields". McCrae died of pneumonia near the end of the war. "In Flanders Fields" appeared anonymously in Punch on December 8, 1915, but in the index to that year McCrae was named as the author. The verses swiftly became one of the most popular poems of the war, used in countless fund-raising campaigns and frequently translated. He died from pneumonia with "extensive pneumococcus meningitis" at the age of 45 in Boulogne-sur-Mer.- 28 January 1996 – Jerry Siegel - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camillo_Golgi Jerome Siegel who also used pseudonyms including Joe Carter and Jerry Ess was an American comic book writer. His most famous creation was Superman, which he created in collaboration with his friend Joe Shuster. Siegel and Shuster had been developing the Superman story and character since 1933, hoping to sell it as a syndicated newspaper comic-strip. But after years of fruitless soliciting to the syndicates, Siegel and Shuster agreed to publish Superman in a comic book. In March 1938, they sold all rights to Superman to the comic-book publisher Detective Comics, Inc., another forerunner of DC, for $130 ($2,361 when adjusted for inflation). Siegel and Shuster later regretted their decision to sell Superman after he became an astonishing success. DC Comics now owned the character and reaped the royalties. Nevertheless, DC Comics retained Siegel and Shuster as the principal writer and artist for the Superman comics, and they were well-paid because they were popular with the readers. He died from a heart attack at the age of 81 in Los Angeles,California.Famous Birthdays- 28 January 1611 – Johannes Hevelius - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johannes_Hevelius A councillor and mayor of Danzig (Gdańsk), Kingdom of Poland. As an astronomer, he gained a reputation as "the founder of lunar topography", and described ten new constellations, seven of which are still used by astronomers. He discovered four comets, in 1652, 1661, 1672 and 1677. These discoveries led to his thesis that such bodies revolve around the Sun in parabolic paths. He was born in Danzig,Pomeranian Voivodeship.- 28 January 1912 – Jackson Pollack – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackson_PollockAmerican painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement. He was widely noticed for his technique of pouring or splashing liquid household paint onto a horizontal surface ('drip technique'), enabling him to view and paint his canvases from all angles. It was also called 'action painting', since he used the force of his whole body to paint, often in a frenetic dancing style. This extreme form of abstraction divided the critics: some praised the immediacy and fluency of the creation, while others derided the random effects. He was born in Cody Wyoming. - 28 January 1966 – Seiji Mizushima - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seiji_Mizushima Japanese anime storyboard artist and director. He has directed such series as Shaman King, Fullmetal Alchemist, Mobile Suit Gundam 00, Un-Go, and Concrete Revolutio. He also directed anime films such as Fullmetal Alchemist: Conqueror of Shamballa and Mobile Suit Gundam 00 the Movie: Awakening of the Trailblazer. He was born in Fuchū, Tokyo.Events of Interest - 28 January 1887 - The first digging work on the Eiffel Tower started - https://www.toureiffel.paris/en/the-monument/historyIt took two years, two months, and five days after construction began. The pieces of iron are connected by 2.5 million rivets. They were put in place by between 150 and 300 workers who were employed to build the structure. The structure may be named after Gustave Eiffel, but it was actually his senior engineers, Maurice Koechlin and Emile Nouguier, who designed the building.- 21 January 1981 - The World Land Speed Record on a public road is broken by Rudolf Caracciola in the Mercedes-Benz W195 at a speed of 432.7 kilometres per hour (268.9 mph). - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_W125_Rekordwagen The streamlined car was derived from the 1937 open-wheel race car Mercedes-Benz W125 Formel-Rennwagen, of which also a streamlined version was raced at the non-championship Avusrennen in Berlin. The main difference to the Grand Prix race car, which had to adhere to the 750 kg (1,653 lb) limit, was the engine. While the GP car had the 8-cylinder inline M125, which was rather tall, the record car was fitted with a V12 engine that was lower, which reduced drag. It remained the fastest ever officially timed speed on a public road until broken on 5 November 2017 by Koenigsegg in an Agera RS driven by Niklas Lilja, achieving 445.6 km/h (276.9 mph) on a closed highway in Nevada.- 28 January 1896 – Walter Arnold of East Peckham, Kent, becomes the first person to be convicted of speeding. He was fined oneshilling, plus costs, for speeding at 8 mph (13 km/h), thereby exceeding the contemporary speed limit of 2 mph (3.2 km/h). - https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/Walter-Arnold-Worlds-First-Speeding-Ticket/The London Daily News detailed the four counts, also known as “informations”, on which Walter Arnold faced charges at Tunbridge Wells court. Arnold’s vehicle was described several times in the newspaper court report as a “horseless carriage”, and the case clearly raised some interesting philosophical as well as legal points for the bench. The first count, which reads oddly now, was for using a “locomotive without a horse,” the next for having fewer than three persons “in charge of the same”, indicating the enduring influence of horse-drawn and steam locomotion when it came to legislating the new vehicles. Next came the actual speeding charge, for driving at more than two miles per hour, and finally, a charge for not having his name and address on the vehicle. The case may have had an influence on the changes to legislation shortly afterwards. The fearsome machines no longer needed a minimum of three people to control them. 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We continue our discussion of symbols in the Victorian era with a deep dive into some of the most common cemetery motifs.

Metalheads! On this somber Armistice Day, the 101 anniversary of the end of the four years of destruction wrought in World War One Ben (@bendangerously) and Tracey (@kloakahammer) are joined by Murray State University Professor of History Dr. David Pizzo (@pizzohistorian) to discuss two albums that pay tribute to the war. Ukranian band 1914's Bling Leading the Blind was released on the centenary of the wars end in 1918. Swedish power metal unit Sabaton released their album The Great War in July of this year. Although, this is not the first time the group wrote about WWI this is their first foray into a full length on the topic. the boys talk about the albums and discuss the historical context of the war. In addition, we decided to open and close this podcast with readings of war poetry. Dolce et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen and In Flanders Fields by John McCrae. #armisticeday

“In Flanders Fields” by John McCrae In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,    That mark our place; and in the sky    The larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days agoWe 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 dieWe shall not sleep, though poppies grow        In Flanders fields. xx Atticus@atticuspoetry www.atticuspoetry.com

Lucy Maud Montgomery became one of Canada's most successful and beloved authors with the publication of the Anne of Green Gables series. After Montgomery lived through World War I, she decided to recount the war years through the eyes of Anne's teenage daughter. The result is Rilla of Ingleside. This is the cover of the first edition of Rilla of Ingleside, and it's almost unbearably sweet. The book itself has plenty of sappy moments, but it doesn't shy away from the enormous grief and anxiety experienced by families with sons in the war. Rilla of Ingleside is available in numerous editions, and I've linked to one on Amazon at the bottom of the page. Or you can listen via LibriVox (https://librivox.org/rilla-of-ingleside-by-lucy-maud-montgomery/), a service that records books in the public domain; I used the LibraVox recording, by Karen Savage, in this episode. Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae was a Canadian poet, physician and author. He served as a battefield surgeon during the Second Battle of Ypres in 1915, treating the wounded in a 8-foot by 8-foot bunker dug into a dyke along the Yser canal. During the battle, McCrae's good friend Lt. Alexis Helmer was killed. After attending Helmer's funeral, McCrae wrote the poem "In Flander's Fields." It was published in December 1915 and soon became one of the most popular verses of the war. McCrae writes in the poem about the poppies that he saw growing in Flanders; poppies are the first flowers that bloom in the churned-up earth of battlefields. The enormous popularity of the poem led directly to the poppy being adopted as a symbol of remembrance. Initially, poppies were used only in commemoration of the Great War, but over time they came to represented all lost in battle. Many people wear poppies in the first two weeks of November and on Remembrance Day, November 11th, in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. McCrae did not survive the war. He died on January 28, 1918 of pneumonia. You can read the entire poem "In Flanders Fields" (https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47380/in-flanders-fields) on the Poetry Foundation website or hear Leonard Cohen read "In Flanders Fields" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKoJvHcMLfc) William Butler Yeats was no doubt a brilliant poet, but he had a bad habit of falling in love with beautiful, tormented, unattainable women. He decided to leave all of them behind in 1917 and marry someone "serviceable" instead. Georgie Hyde-Lees, soon to be George Yeats, was the "serviceable" woman Yeats chose. She was smart, capable and self-effacing--and saved her marriage when she discovered her "gift" for automatic writing. This is another view of George, in a painting titled Mrs. W.B. Yeats by the artist and illustrator Edmund Dulac. Dulac is best remembered for his illustrations for children's books, including fairy tales and The Arabian Nights. (I had a copy of his illustrated Stories from Hans Christian Anderson and have a vivid memory of his drawing for "The Princess and the Pea" of a huge stack of mattresses.) Dulac and Yeats were close friends and occassional collaborators. Dulac places George in a fairy tale setting, with a charging unicorn in the background. Yeats must have loved it. You can read the entire poem "The Second Coming" (https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43290/the-second-coming) on the Poetry Foundation website. Or check out actor Dominic West reading it (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI40j17EFbI) in a production for Irish public broadcasting service RTE. Research Notes I referred to several biographies of Yeats, including the following: Keith Aldritt, W.B. Yeats: The Man and the Milieu. New York: Clarkson Potter. 1997. R.F. Foster, W.B. Yeats: A Life II: The Arch-Poet, 1915-1939. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 2003 A. Norman Jeffares, W.B. Yeats: A New Biography. London: Continuum. 2001 I also consulted the one biography of George Yeats: * Ann Saddlemeyer, Becoming George: The Life of Mrs. W.B. Yeats. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 2002. Please note that the links below to Amazon are affiliate links. That means that, at no extra cost to you, I can earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. (Here's what, legally, I'm supposed to tell you: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.) However, I only recommend books that I have used and genuinely highly recommend.

In this episode I speak with Rebecca Chambers and her students Mackenzie, Rebecca Hayley, and Renee about how they "fail to learn". If people are interested in seeing the evolution of their passion based classroom they can check out Rebecca Chamber's blog here .

A brief departure from our normal podcast. Today we remember those who have sacrificed for our country. "In Flanders Field" by John McCrae   "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.   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."

Apologies for the audio quality this week! The first few minutes are particularly rough, but it improves a bit after that. If you do manage to stick with us, you will find our discussion this week compares Chapter Four "The Keeper of the Keys" with John McCrae's war poem "In Flanders Fields". We talk about the casualties of war and the importance of remembrance - particularly when it comes to Petunia's resentment and jealousy of Lily. And after being quite sympathetic towards the Dursleys in the last episode, Claire has far more grievances with their behaviour this week.

There is no other day in the year better than 11 November to express your gratitude. 11 November is Armistice Day, or Poppy Day. As you may know the poppy became symbolic of the loss during WW1. They were immortalized in John McCrae's famous poem "In Flanders Fields". After the war the poppy became the symbol of those who were lost in the war and the 11 November became the day of remembrance to express our gratitude to those who gave so much.

The extraordinary story of poet and soldier John McCrae who wrote In Flanders Fields, the inspiration behind An Australian War Requiem and Aboriginal man's protest against Nazism after the events of Kristallnacht.

The extraordinary story of poet and soldier John McCrae who wrote In Flanders Fields, the inspiration behind An Australian War Requiem and Aboriginal man's protest against Nazism after the events of Kristallnacht.

It’s hard not to be struck by the poppies. Standing inside the World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, we’re looking down on a display floor made up of thousands of red silk poppies. Our tour guide tells the story of how the poppy became a symbol of the human cost of the War.  When they’re planted, poppy seeds need to be placed fairly shallow, to get the most possible light; without strong light, the seeds can lay dormant for decades. During the worst of the fighting, in places like coastal Belgium and northern France, artillery shells churned up tons of dirt on the battlefields, raising long-dormant poppy seeds...just like agricultural work can bring up weed seeds. After the fighting, area residents noticed the abandoned battlefields covered with a carpet of poppies, more colorful and more numerous than they’d seen before. The combination of displaced soil, nitrates from the explosives, and human and animal decomposition created a nutrient-rich environment in which the poppies grew and thrived, serving as inspiration for John McCrae’s memorial poem “In Flanders Fields,” and forever associating the poppy with World War I. Today, the poppy serves as a grave and graceful reminder of the human cost of conflict. Nine-thousand poppies cover the floor of the Museum, each representing 1,000 human deaths directly attributed to the War. Join us for this two-part premiere of “On Life and Land,” in which we hear from John Deere retiree and Museum volunteer Mark Dold about the history of World War I and its lasting effect on agriculture and food production. 

It’s hard not to be struck by the poppies. Standing inside the World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, we’re looking down on a display floor made up of thousands of red silk poppies. Our tour guide tells the story of how the poppy became a symbol of the human cost of the War.  When they’re planted, poppy seeds need to be placed fairly shallow, to get the most possible light; without strong light, the seeds can lay dormant for decades. During the worst of the fighting, in places like coastal Belgium and northern France, artillery shells churned up tons of dirt on the battlefields, raising long-dormant poppy seeds...just like agricultural work can bring up weed seeds. After the fighting, area residents noticed the abandoned battlefields covered with a carpet of poppies, more colorful and more numerous than they’d seen before. The combination of displaced soil, nitrates from the explosives, and human and animal decomposition created a nutrient-rich environment in which the poppies grew and thrived, serving as inspiration for John McCrae’s memorial poem “In Flanders Fields,” and forever associating the poppy with World War I. Today, the poppy serves as a grave and graceful reminder of the human cost of conflict. Nine-thousand poppies cover the floor of the Museum, each representing 1,000 human deaths directly attributed to the War. Join us for this two-part premiere of “On Life and Land,” in which we hear from John Deere retiree and Museum volunteer Mark Dold about the history of World War I and its lasting effect on agriculture and food production. 

Time for a great crime noir comic, and that’s Dead Rabbit from Image Comics! During Episode 354, I talk with artist John McCrae from this gripping book, including his role in bringing this series to your local comics shop. Working with scripter Gerry Duggan, he breathes life into a criminal who has completed a big heist, then vanished, only to reappear again! Why? That’s part of the mystery, so this series comes highly recommended! We talk about how the book comes together and what the future holds for this great comic, so don't miss it! Issue two should be hitting stores this week!

Comics Uncovered 2018: In Conversation with Daniel Chabon (Dark Horse Comics) (Sunday 16th September 2018) Leonard Sultana, An Englishman In San Diego: I was very lucky to be invited along to the ICE International Comic Expo in Birmingham this past September to host a couple of panels at the event, but it also gave me the opportunity to participate in the following days companion event, Comics Uncovered, a hands-on collection of demos, panels, reviews and workshop sessions for both aspiring and established comics creatives to fine-tune their skills and approaches under the watchful eye of some of the best in the business, including John McCrae, James Peaty, Tony Lee, Ian Richardson and Steve Tanner. Also in attendance were colour artist John Paul Bove and Senior Editor for Dark Horse Comics Daniel Chabon who kicked off the day with a keynote session, in which Daniel gave his perspective on the industry today, what editors are looking for in contemporary comics and how to best get into making comics on a professional level. It was a fascinating session - enjoy... Intro Music: 'Punky', bensounds.com

Comics Uncovered 2018 - What's Next? (In Conversation With Artist Ian Richardson) (Sunday 16th September 2018) I was very lucky to be invited along to the ICE International Comic Expo in Birmingham this past September to host a couple of panels at the event, but it also gave me the opportunity to participate in the following days companion event, Comics Uncovered, a hands-on collection of demos, panels, reviews and workshop sessions for both aspiring and established comics creatives to fine-tune their skills and approaches under the watchful eye of some of the best in the business, including John McCrae, James Peaty, Tony Lee, Ian Richardson and Steve Tanner. Speaking of Mr. Richardson, Ian spent a fair amount of time at the bar in the foyer of the Birmingham Conference and Exhibition Centre - not pouring drinks, although I can imagine he could knock up a half decent Singapore Sling if pushed! No, he was more looking over work of aspiring artists and giving some really practical advice where needed - he also presented a talk called What's Next, all about what happens once you've jumped that initial hurdle and get your foot in the door with your work. It's a great session in the company of someone who really knows what he's talking about - enjoy... Intro Music: 'Punky', bensounds.com

In aflevering 2 trekken Johan en Conz Van Cauwenberge door de Westhoek: onze eigen WO I-achtertuin, bezaaid met kerkhoven en monumenten die de slachtoffers uit de Grote Oorlog herdenken. Hier zaten onder meer kunstenaar en filmmaker Jean Cocteau, componist Paul Hindemith en dichter Francis Ledwidge in het leger. En ze gaan ook op zoek naar de herkomst van het beroemde gedicht ‘In Flanders Fields’ van John McCrae.

Host Dennis Leap discusses Winston Churchill’s involvement in the World War I battles at Antwerp and the Dardanelles, and he reads John McCrae’s poem, “In Flanders Fields.”

In this week's episode, we head back to Toronto Comic Con for a live panel hosted by Brent. The Legends panels featuring Dave Dorman, Howard Mackie and John McCrae

November 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, the end of World War I. It’s an unprecedented milestone of the modern era. Dr. Paul Aitken will observe that anniversary in concert with a performance of his moving and beloved setting of the poem “Flanders Fields,” on location at the Flanders Fields battlefield in Belgium. Dr. Aitken is encouraging choirs around the world to observe this milestone in their own ways, because making music together is sometimes the best possible response to war.   [Subscribe on iTunes] [Subscribe on Android]   Highlight to Tweet: “Let’s do concerts of peace this 11/11, and show our true colors.” -Dr. Paul Aitken Show Notes: Choir directors like to help people. That can carry over into very different fields, but helping people is helping people. After getting rejected from doctoral programs at the University of Oklahoma (twice), Paul got permission to audit the program. During that time he set a poem called "In Flanders Fields," by WWI veteran, John McCrae to music. It was the first winner of the Raymond W. Brock Student Composition Competition in 1998. The powerful piece helped to win him a spot in the OU doctoral program. His current success comes from that difficult place of failure. Coming up this year: A mass choir singing "Flanders Fields" and Paul’s 30-minute-long cantata, "And None Shall Be Afraid" at Flanders Fields proper. Honoring veterans around the world by remembering the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day (this November 11th) by organizing concerts around the world that feature choirs singing songs of peace and performances of "Flanders Fields" worldwide. Bio: Dr. Paul A. Aitken (b. 1970) is Director of Music & Worship Arts and Composer-in-Residence at the Cathedral of the Rockies in Boise, Idaho where he oversees more than twenty ensembles and a professional staff of six spanning two campuses.The first ever winner of the ACDA Brock Student Composition Competition for his piece “Flanders Fields,” Aitken is sought after as both conductor and composer. He has been commissioned by organizations such as the American Guild of Organists, the State of Idaho, and the Boise Philharmonic Master Chorale. Aitken made his Carnegie Hall debut in 2010 conducting his major work, And None Shall Be Afraid with a choir of 200 and the New England Symphonic Ensemble. Aitken now has more than 40 compositions to his credit spanning more than two decades of writing.Aitken is a lifetime member of ACDA and has served at State, Division and National levels, including National Chair of Music in Worship. Dr. Aitken holds degrees from the University of Western Ontario, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, and the University of Oklahoma. He is married to his lovely wife, MacKenzie, and together they are raising four teenage boys and running a very robust real estate business together. Resources/links Mentioned: Paul Aitken’s website Paul Aitken on Facebook And YouTube Or Twitter And why not also check out Paul on Soundcloud And of course, Instagram Choir Nation group on Facebook Patreon - Support the podcast! Watch THIS version of “Flanders Fields” In Flanders FieldsBy John McCrae, 1872 - 1918In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween 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. We are the dead; short days agoWe lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lieIn Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe! To you from failing hands we throwThe torch; be yours to hold it high! If ye break faith with us who dieWe shall not sleep, though poppies growIn Flanders fields. The Da Vinci Code, by Dan Brown, and not Dan Forrest The Great British Bake Off Giada De Laurentiis has a huge head     Sponsored by: Introducing Sheet Music Deals!     Sight Reading Factory (Use promo code “NINJA” at checkout for 10 free student accounts!)     My Music Folders (Use promo code “NINJA” at checkout for “last column” or best pricing - usually reserved for bulk purchases only!) WHILE YOU ARE THERE, PREORDER CHOIRS ARE HORRIBLE!    

Remembrance Day established the year after first world war’s end. On Monday, November 11, 1918 at 11:00 a.m., the fist world war came to an official end. The following year, the Commonwealth established Armistice Day, later to be known as Remembrance Day – a day for remembering the men and women who died during battles. During the first world war, of the 619,636 Canadian men and women who served, 66,655 died and another 172,950 were wounded. The second world war - with 1,081,865 Canadians in service - took the lives of 46,777 Canadian men and women with another 53,145 wounded. Some 516 Canadian soldiers also died during the Korean War. The poppy, a symbol of remembrance in many countries, has special significance for Canadians. In 1915, Canadian Lt.-Col. John McCrae wrote the poem, In Flanders Fields, when he saw poppies growing beside a grave of a close friend who had died in battle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The poem In Flanders Field by John McCrae was largely responsible for beginning the tradition of wearing red poppies for remembrance. The common poppy is the official county flower for Essex and next summer it is hoped a new array of poppies will be seen in surprising places as Peter Holmes has been finding out.

Lest We Forget. Over a century after it was written during the second battle of Ypres, Belgium, Lt. Col. John McCrae's "In Flanders Fields" is universally known and representative of the Canadian respect and deference to our veterans. However, the governments responsible for sending forces into harm's way have taken a different opinion than the Canadian population in recent times. The opportunity now exists for a new direction. The shortcomings and shoddy respect shown for veterans by the Harper regime has ended. Where it goes now under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Minister of National Defense Harjit Sajjan and Minister of Veterans Affairs Kent Hehr is of fundamental importance. Much has been written lately exposing the results of the recent past policies. They are not acceptable to veterans, their families or Canadians in general. Renata D'Aliesio writing in The Globe and Mail since the election has done fine journalism and I give credit to her for much discussed on this episode. Great improvements are needed and time is of the essence. But where to start? Will veterans organizations be invited to speak to committee? Will surviving families be recognized and allowed to contribute? Former Veteran's Ombudsman, former Commander of Canadian Forces in Afghanistan, retired Colonel Pat Stogran returns to The View Up Here on this special Remebrance Day episode to discuss these issues. We are honoured to welcome back The Rebel Gorilla for his expert perspective on our subject. Tune in, listen, join the chat room or call in to give your thoughts.

Written in May of 1915 by Canadian physician, Lt. Col. John McCrae, "In Flanders Fields" is one of the most recognizable poems about the First World War. It was first published in a London magazine about 7 months after being written. The poem is still well-loved in McCrae's native Canada and was even featured on a ten dollar note in 2001.

Written in May of 1915 by Canadian physician, Lt. Col. John McCrae, "In Flanders Fields" is one of the most recognizable poems about the First World War. It was first published in a London magazine about 7 months after being written. The poem is still well-loved in McCrae's native Canada and was even featured on a ten dollar note in 2001.

Written in May of 1915 by Canadian physician, Lt. Col. John McCrae, "In Flanders Fields" is one of the most recognizable poems about the First World War. It was first published in a London magazine about 7 months after being written. The poem is still well-loved in McCrae's native Canada and was even featured on a ten dollar note in 2001.

The poem, In Flanders Fields—which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year—is considered to be the most popular poem from the First World War. In this episode, we are joined by LAC archivist Emily Monks-Leeson who will guide us through the life of John McCrae, the Canadian soldier who penned the poem. She will help us understand the conditions from which he drew inspiration, how and why the poem became so popular and its role in recognizing the poppy as a symbol of remembrance. We’ll also look into the John McCrae and war poetry resources available at Library and Archives Canada.

Le poème In Flanders Fields — qui célèbre son 100e anniversaire cette année — est considéré comme le poème le plus connu de la Première Guerre mondiale. Dans cette émission, nous sommes en compagnie d’Emily Monks-Leeson, archiviste de BAC. Elle nous fera découvrir la vie de John McCrae, le soldat canadien à qui l’on doit le poème. Elle nous aidera à comprendre la situation entourant son inspiration, la raison de la popularité du poème et les éléments ayant contribué à cette popularité, en plus de raconter le rôle qu’a joué le poème dans la reconnaissance du coquelicot comme symbole du souvenir. Nous parlerons également des documents poétiques de John McCrae et de ceux liés à la guerre qui se trouvent à Bibliothèque et Archives Canada.

Présentation de l'écrivain canadien John McCrae (1872-1918) et du site de Beaumont-Hamel.

Présentation de l'écrivain canadien John McCrae (1872-1918) et du site de Beaumont-Hamel.

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J McCrae read by Classic Poetry Aloud: http://www.classicpoetryaloud.com/ Giving voice to the poetry of the past. --------------------------------------------- Eventide by John McCrae (1872 – 1918) The day is past and the toilers cease; The land grows dim 'mid the shadows grey, And hearts are glad, for the dark brings peace At the close of day. Each weary toiler, with lingering pace, As he homeward turns, with the long day done, Looks out to the west, with the light on his face Of the setting sun. Yet some see not (with their sin-dimmed eyes) The promise of rest in the fading light; But the clouds loom dark in the angry skies At the fall of night. And some see only a golden sky Where the elms their welcoming arms stretch wide To the calling rooks, as they homeward fly At the eventide. It speaks of peace that comes after strife, Of the rest He sends to the hearts He tried, Of the calm that follows the stormiest life — God's eventide. First aired: 1 August 2008 For hundreds more poetry readings, visit the Classic Poetry Aloud index. Reading © Classic Poetry Aloud 2008

Beginners. Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May. It is to remember all the soldiers that have died in the various wars around the world, even the Civil War which started in 1861 and ended in 1865. The tradition started in this country because of the Civil War, and was expanded after the First World War. Normally, people visit cemeteries and put flowers on the graves of loved ones, even those who weren't soldiers. The graves of soldiers are decorated with flags. It has become a tradition at 3pm local time, that a formal service of remembrance takes place. The President of the U.S will usually visit a famous cemetery and make a speech, and then all across the country, there will be similar services performed by officials of the local government. Though the official day for observing Memorial Day was May 30th, it has become a tradition of celebrating it early and making it into a three-day weekend holiday. Many people plan a short vacation get-a-way. The roads become very busy with families picnicking, travelling to different towns, and also flying to other destinations.   Related vocabulary: to observe, to expand, remembrance, cemetery, get-a-way. Exs: It is a tradition to observe that special day. We usually get together with friends and family for a barbecue. Her waist has expanded quite a bit because she eats too many desserts. Remembrance Day reminds us of the great sacrifices that some have made for us. It was such a dark, windy night, that the couple didn't realize that they had stumbled into a creepy cemetery. I need a get-a-way. Where can we fly cheaply just a few days? Advanced. Seeing a cemetery filled with flags fluttering in the wind is quite a sight. It makes you stop and think. And that, of course, is the point to the day, to stop and think. In England we celebrate Poppy Day which has the same reason as Memorial Day. Poppy Day, however, is observed on 11th of November, as that is the day that the First World War came to an end. Other countries such as Canada and New Zealand also use poppies to observe this day. But why poppies? The reason we use poppies is because a soldier of the First World War, John McCrae, who was a canadian, wrote a poem called In Flanders Fields. Flanders fields were full of poppies, and so, that flower, being a meaningful blood red color, became adopted as the memorial flower. McCrae wrote the poem after witnessing his best friend die in the trenches. He actually threw the poem away, but another soldier found the paper and sent in to a London-based newspaper called Punch. The rest is history. Here in the U.S, the flag is the most well known symbol for Memorial Day because of the reunification of the United States after the civil war. It is very patriotic, but the sentiment behind the symbol is just as strong as the blood colored poppy.

J McCrae read by Classic Poetry Aloud: Giving voice to the poetry of the past. www.classicpoetryaloud.com -------------------------------------------- Unsolved by John McCrae (1872 – 1918) Amid my books I lived the hurrying years, Disdaining kinship with my fellow man; Alike to me were human smiles and tears, I cared not whither Earth's great life-stream ran, Till as I knelt before my mouldered shrine, God made me look into a woman's eyes; And I, who thought all earthly wisdom mine, Knew in a moment that the eternal skies Were measured but in inches, to the quest That lay before me in that mystic gaze. "Surely I have been errant: it is best That I should tread, with men their human ways." God took the teacher, ere the task was learned, And to my lonely books again I turned. First aired: 19 February 2008 For hundreds more poetry readings, visit the Classic Poetry Aloud index. Reading © Classic Poetry Aloud 2009

J McCrae read by Classic Poetry Aloud: http://www.classicpoetryaloud.com/ Giving voice to the poetry of the past. --------------------------------------------- Mine Host by John McCrae (1872 – 1918) There stands a hostel by a travelled way; Life is the road and Death the worthy host; Each guest he greets, nor ever lacks to say, "How have ye fared?" They answer him, the most, "This lodging place is other than we sought; We had intended farther, but the gloom Came on apace, and found us ere we thought: Yet will we lodge. Thou hast abundant room." Within sit haggard men that speak no word, No fire gleams their cheerful welcome shed; No voice of fellowship or strife is heard But silence of a multitude of dead. "Naught can I offer ye," quoth Death, "but rest!" And to his chamber leads each tired guest. First aired: 18 August 2008 For hundreds more poetry readings, visit the Classic Poetry Aloud index. Reading © Classic Poetry Aloud 2008

J McCrae read by Classic Poetry Aloud: http://www.classicpoetryaloud.com/ Giving voice to the poetry of the past. --------------------------------------------- Eventide by John McCrae (1872 – 1918) The day is past and the toilers cease; The land grows dim 'mid the shadows grey, And hearts are glad, for the dark brings peace At the close of day. Each weary toiler, with lingering pace, As he homeward turns, with the long day done, Looks out to the west, with the light on his face Of the setting sun. Yet some see not (with their sin-dimmed eyes) The promise of rest in the fading light; But the clouds loom dark in the angry skies At the fall of night. And some see only a golden sky Where the elms their welcoming arms stretch wide To the calling rooks, as they homeward fly At the eventide. It speaks of peace that comes after strife, Of the rest He sends to the hearts He tried, Of the calm that follows the stormiest life — God's eventide. First aired: 1 August 2008 For hundreds more poetry readings, visit the Classic Poetry Aloud index. Reading © Classic Poetry Aloud 2008

McCrae read by Classic Poetry Aloud: http://www.classicpoetryaloud.com/ Giving voice to the poetry of the past. --------------------------------------------- Unsolved by John McCrae (1872 – 1918) Amid my books I lived the hurrying years, Disdaining kinship with my fellow man; Alike to me were human smiles and tears, I cared not whither Earth's great life-stream ran, Till as I knelt before my mouldered shrine, God made me look into a woman's eyes; And I, who thought all earthly wisdom mine, Knew in a moment that the eternal skies Were measured but in inches, to the quest That lay before me in that mystic gaze. "Surely I have been errant: it is best That I should tread, with men their human ways." God took the teacher, ere the task was learned, And to my lonely books again I turned.

Philosophical ramblings after a long night of deep internal monologues I recommend listening to Alan Watts rather than to my drivel Loner Party "An Unacceptable Happiness" (mp3) from "Protest is Dead" Barzin "Just More Drugs" (mp3) from "Just More Drugs" In honour of Remembrance Day, November 11th watch Howards Hughes' WW1 flying ace epic: Hell's Angels watch James Cagney in Captains Of The Clouds about Canadian bush pilots join the RCAF war effort note: I meant to say "NOT" an actor playing Billy Bishop, he played himself from the CBC archieves... “Some must die so that others may live.? Winston Churchill. By 2002, about 116,780 Canadians have died in war and peacekeeping missions around the world. Remembrance Day honours the men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country. In this 1944 CBC Radio clip, war correspondent Matthew Halton evokes the “dead and the damned battalions,? reflects that “there’ll be mad dogs again in the future,? and urges listeners “this time, let’s not break faith.? Lest we forgot. 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. 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. — John McCrae