Eric Bogle wrote my two favourite Remembrance Day songs. I always weep while I play or sing sing them. Beautiful and poignant pieces that explore huge themes. While we acknowledge the sacrifices of those who went away to war, we must also recognize the need to better ways to deal with conflict. When dealing with bullies, it’d be nice if discussion would bring about resolution, but so often, they only understand a big stick. It is the worst thing about humanity. The fact that people are willing to deal with those bullies, for whatever motivation, is still sadly necessary. So, here is Eric Bogle’s “Green Fields of France.”
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Shawn L. Bird 
very beautiful
I think so, too.
A beautifully crafted and poignant video tribute.
Yes. I agree.
Mournful moving beauty. Wars are an excuse for the greedy to profit. As Hemmingway asked, “What if they gave a war and nobody came?”
I wish there was less of this testosterone fueled desire for power at someone else’s expense. <>
The War to end all Wars was followed by WWII and still we seem not to have learned. Let us try to find other ways to settle disputes before the Earth is covered in the graves of the sacrificed and Memorials to their courage.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
Yes.
Such an emotive performance… thanks for sharing it.
I’m glad you enjoyed it. I like hearing the writer singing the song. I think they bring something special to it.
Perhaps you’ll enjoy my post, today… I suspect the Eric Bogle song I’ve linked would be your other favorite :o)
Hmmm. I’ll go look. The other one is on my Facebook account- And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda. I’ll be posting it here in a few hours. 🙂 In the meantime, I’ll pop over to your blog!
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Great post, it prompted my writing today: http://crgardenjoe.wordpress.com/2013/11/11/some-sad-thoughts-on-veterans-day/
Thanks for sharing your connection!