Lest We Forget by johnfalconer

Lest We Forget

“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.”

A stanza from “For the Fallen”, a poem by Laurence Binyon (1869-1943).

Single subject April theme “old” #25

This image was taken at the American War Cemetery in Normandy, France many years ago.
(I was not feeling up to going to Anzac Day remembrance in Sydney this year so I looked through some old photos.)
Fabulous capture and tribute.
April 26th, 2024  
Yes, we shall remember them.
April 26th, 2024  
Wonderful tribute shot.
April 26th, 2024  
A wonderful tribute
April 26th, 2024  
A very sobering image and a great tribute to these brave soldiers that gave it all.
April 26th, 2024  
Never. Well done John 💔
April 26th, 2024  
An impressive shot! We Will Remember.

Ian
April 26th, 2024  
Amazing
April 26th, 2024  
Terrific photograph to accompany an exceptionally well-written poem.
April 26th, 2024  
A poignant tribute.
April 26th, 2024  
Very moving
April 26th, 2024  
Wow! So many lives lost!
April 26th, 2024  
A poignant image
April 26th, 2024  
Poignant image.
April 26th, 2024  
Beautiful composition.
April 26th, 2024  
Beautifully maintained
April 26th, 2024  
So moving. Did you see my 'visiting my boys' a few days ago? You will appreciate it, given this. X
April 26th, 2024  
A marvellous image for the day...
April 26th, 2024  
Nicely composed.
April 26th, 2024  
The lines in this are just great.
April 26th, 2024  
Wonderfully composed and honor
April 26th, 2024  
The "order" in the military cemeteries are so impressive. Wonderful shot
April 26th, 2024  
A somber but lovely capture.
April 27th, 2024  
Excellent POV.
April 27th, 2024  
Good. we must remember
April 27th, 2024  
Whenever I see those cemeteries they are so emotional. I love the pov. The most emotional I ever saw was Verdun.
April 27th, 2024  
Awesome capture and tribute.
April 27th, 2024  
Such an impressive photo! I would love to visit that cemetery and pay my respects.
April 27th, 2024  
Very touching tribute John, & we will remember!
I had five uncles go to war & very thankfully all cam3 home.
April 27th, 2024  
Great composition and shot. I like these fallen leaves on the grass symbolize tears.
April 27th, 2024  
Touching, moving, and poignant. Freedom is not free.
April 27th, 2024  
April 27th, 2024  
Really touching photo - I was there last summer, it's a very poignant place
April 27th, 2024  
@monicac
Thanks Monica. Even taking a photo feels a bit like trespassing.
April 28th, 2024  
If we forget the sacrifice of many nations' young men, we are doomed to repeat it.
April 29th, 2024  
Sad but a beautiful important tribute. fav
May 7th, 2024  
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