In Flanders Fields
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Guelph marks 150 years since birth of ‘In Flanders Fields’ author John McCraeLt. Col. John McCrae was born in Guelph, Ont., on Nov. 30, 1872, and served in the First World War, including the Second Battle of Ypres where he penned the famous poem in 1915.CanadaMay 4, 2022
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100 Years of Poppies: From Flanders Fields to our lapelsAnna Guérin convinced the Canadian Great War Veterans’ Association to adopt the poppy. One hundred years later it’s still worn on lapels leading up to Remembrance Day.CanadaNov 9, 2021
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MUHC honours Montreal-based physician and poet who penned ‘In Flanders Fields’Medical staff and patients at the McGill University Health Centre honoured veterans including Montreal-based physician John McCrae who penned the iconic poem 'In Flanders Fields'.CanadaNov 11, 2019
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Veterans’ families are linked by the clarion call to never forgetYoung men and women were called to action during the Second World War, leaving their parents and other family members at home to address their absence, John Vos says.CommentaryNov 11, 2019
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Beyond the battlefield: Scugog artist debuts paintings to showcase long-lasting impact of warTyler Briley's works are on display as part of the Scugog Memorial Library's new "100 Years of War" exhibit.FeaturesNov 9, 2018
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John McCrae honoured on Guelph Storm Veterans’ Week jerseysThe jerseys will be auctioned off and every dollar raised will be donated to local Royal Canadian Legions.CanadaNov 6, 2018
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Listen to Canadian legend Leonard Cohen recite ‘In Flanders Fields’ on Remembrance DayListen to legendary Canadian singer Leonard Cohen recite the iconic poem “In Flanders Fields,” a beautiful recording that’s resurfaced as Canadians honour Nov. 11.CanadaNov 11, 2016
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Poppy an enduring symbol of Remembrance Day — but are fewer people wearing them?Many Canadians proudly wear a poppy as a sign of gratitude for soldiers who've put their lives on the line, but what some people might not know is there are actually quite a few guidelines to wearing one.CanadaNov 10, 2016
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Handwritten copy of ‘In Flanders Fields’ remains in Montreal archivesThere are only three handwritten copies of In Flanders Fields penned by McCrae himself. One of them is part of a collection in the archives of McGill University's medical library.CanadaNov 11, 2015
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What you may not know about Remembrance Day poppiesGoogle searches for Remembrance Day are on the rise. We answer your top questions about poppies and brush you up on what we commemorate on Nov. 11.CanadaNov 10, 2015
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