CHAPTER IX VETERANS St. Ann 's Parish and surrounding districts have provided many sol¬ diers for the defence of freedom, and for peacekeeping or peacemaking throughout the world. The First World War Veterans and the Second World War Veterans, along with veterans of the Korean War are listed in this Chapter. Also listed are those who served in peacetime or on peacekeeping duties. We deemed it wise to include all veterans from our area to make the list com¬ plete and not leave anyone out. Religious denomination loses some of its divisive character when soldiers face a common enemy and depend on one another for survival. In MacRae's poem, "In Flanders Fields" which is often recited on Remembrance Day, he speaks about passing on the torch. As we think of the sacrifices made by the soldiers and the loss felt by loved ones at home, we hope and pray that war will not overtake us again, and that dif¬ ferences may be settled by peaceful means through negotiations. We include a copy of "In Flanders Fields" - IN FLANDERS FIELDS 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 you break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders Fields. 132