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.)

[Diana]

Fabulous capture and tribute.

[Dorothy]

Yes, we shall remember them.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Wonderful tribute shot.

[Corinne C]

A wonderful tribute

[Bucktree]

A very sobering image and a great tribute to these brave soldiers that gave it all.

[Wendy]

Never. Well done John 💔

[Fisher Family]

An impressive shot! We Will Remember.

Ian

[Joan Robillard]

Amazing

[Karen]

Terrific photograph to accompany an exceptionally well-written poem.

[Susan Wakely]

A poignant tribute.

[Danette Thompson]

Very moving

[Barb]

Wow! So many lives lost!

[carol white]

A poignant image

[Carole Sandford]

Poignant image.

[Issi Bannerman]

Beautiful composition.

[Jeremy Cross]

Beautifully maintained

[Angela]

So moving. Did you see my 'visiting my boys' a few days ago? You will appreciate it, given this. X

[Rob Z]

A marvellous image for the day...

[KV]

Nicely composed.

[Kathy]

The lines in this are just great.

[Christine Sztukowski]

Wonderfully composed and honor

[Olwynne]

The "order" in the military cemeteries are so impressive. Wonderful shot

[Mags]

A somber but lovely capture.

[LManning (Laura)]

Excellent POV.

[Harry J Benson]

Good. we must remember

[Shutterbug]

Whenever I see those cemeteries they are so emotional. I love the pov. The most emotional I ever saw was Verdun.

[Rick]

Awesome capture and tribute.

[Diane]

Such an impressive photo! I would love to visit that cemetery and pay my respects.

[Valerie Chesney]

Very touching tribute John, & we will remember!
I had five uncles go to war & very thankfully all cam3 home.

[haskar]

Great composition and shot. I like these fallen leaves on the grass symbolize tears.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Touching, moving, and poignant. Freedom is not free.

[John Falconer]

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Thanks for all your kind comments.
This stanza of the poem is very well known in Australia with many many people knowing off by heart!! In som places it is used an a daily basis.

[Monica]

Really touching photo - I was there last summer, it's a very poignant place

[John Falconer]

@monicac
Thanks Monica. Even taking a photo feels a bit like trespassing.

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

If we forget the sacrifice of many nations' young men, we are doomed to repeat it.

[CC Folk]

Sad but a beautiful important tribute. fav