In the skies above London, To the frigid waters off Newfoundland- We Will Remember. From the war-torn fields of Falasie, To the blood stained beach of Dieppe - We Will Remember. From the watery tombs of sunken vessels, To the cemeteries scattered throughout Europe - We Will Remember. From the grieving mother, To the fatherless … Continue reading A Remembrance Day Tribute
If I had to pick a powerful image from the Second World War it would be the one above. American tank crews of four Sherman M4A2 tanks, heads bowed and hands clasped, with a Chaplin leading them in prayer in Northern France,1945. Quite an amazing image of battle hardened soldiers, crouching in the mud with … Continue reading The Power of Prayer During Wartime
Photo by u0415u043bu0435u043du0430 u041au043bu0438u043cu043eu0432u0438u0447 on Pexels.com Land. Sea. Air. Theatres of war where young men and women served and for many gave the ultimate sacrifice. Whether on the rocky beaches of Dieppe or the beautiful sand of Juno Beach; whether fighting fierce waves on the dark ominous waters of the North Atlantic; whether flying through … Continue reading A Remembrance Day Tribute
I love walking. The feeling I get when I venture to new places, like my recent trips to the ocean these past few weeks, is hard to describe. It’s like anticipation and wonder come together, to give an overall excitement for adventure and the unknown. Some people walk to ease their minds. When I walk … Continue reading A Walk to the Sea: Torpedo Nets, Bunkers and the Atlantic Ocean
(Image above: Copyright Christian Eason) The wind cuts through the skin, Like a dagger. It’s cold chill awakens my senses. With the wind a sound is carried, The sound of a thousand guns firing. The earth, it moves beneath my feet, As a shell leaves our gun to meet the enemy. A nasty greeting. My … Continue reading A Remembrance Day Poem
The Eason Clan 