John Crae - "In Flanders Fields" World War I Memorial - Milton, MA
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N 42° 15.248 W 071° 04.753
19T E 328487 N 4680086
The sculpture, designed by Daniel Chester French, has a part of the poem by John Crae.
Waymark Code: WMZV44
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 01/06/2019
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In Milton, along Canton Avenue, is the World War I Monument, which is listed as a contributing structure in the Milton Centre Historic District.
The monument is located between the Milton Town Hall and the First Congregational Church in Milton. From Canton Avenue, drive to the Milton Town Hall, then take the eastern driveway, park then proceed to a statue and plaza.
The sculpture is surrounded by a plaza in front and the sides, and tall bushes behind. There are benches flanking the sculpture, as well.
The following is the full poem:
"In Flanders Fields
John McCrae, 1872 - 1918
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 ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields."
Source:
Poets.org (Flanders Fields):
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