In Flanders Fields

Inspired by true events witnessed by McCrae himself during World War I, “In Flanders Fields” is a poem that has been seen as one of the most influential war or soldier poems of the last century. The poem itself was inspired after McCrae presided over the funeral of a friend and has touched the hearts of millions affected by war, veterans, families, and civilians alike. It is a sobering piece of work that draws attention to the often forgotten sacrifice of a soldier, reminding us to be appreciative of all we have at the cost of others.