Light

This was taken when I visited the WWI Museum, this is the light and tile at the entrance to Memorial Hall.

Field Gun

From the WWI Museum.

I have been out of town and all I have to say is life got the best of me.  This year I've had more difficulty getting my posts up on my blog when I travel.  Time becomes minimal and I give into exhaustion.

Weekend Reflection - WWI Museum

In the World War I Museum, the poppy field at the entrance commemorates those who died in the war.  Today the poppy is symbolic with the remembrance of the members of the armed forces who died in the line of duty.

by John McCrae, May 1915

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.

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German Mortar

German 24.5 cm New Model Heavy Trench Mortar (Minenworfer), Model 1916.

Weight of Mortar in action 768 kg (1,693 lb)
 Maximum Range 970 m (1060 yd)

There were many, many canons, mortars and guns in the WWI museum. The size of this one drew my attention.


I am back home after graduation weekend in Albuquerque.  It was a wonderful trip to see family and friends.

Recovery?

We've all seen war conditions in movies and TV, but this is not how I would want to recover if I were injured or sick.  That mattress is only a few inches thick.  Our service men and women are so courageous and strong.  

WWI Museum - Memorial Hall

Not only is there an entire museum under the Liberty Memorial, there are also two building next to the Memorial, Exhibit and Memorial Hall.  This hall had beautiful murals and paintings.  There is so much information in the entire complex, one needs lots of time to tour.  Unfortunately I visited on a lunch hour and did not see all I wanted.

I am in the Land of Enchantment for a few days visiting family, I hope to have time to visit your blogs but if not I will catch up when I return.  I have photos scheduled and I will catch up with your blogs when I return.  Happy Sunday!

Weekend Reflection

Taken inside the World War I Museum which is under the Liberty Memorial.  And yes I ended up in that photo, but I like the shot.

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