On #ThisDayInHistory 1915: the poem “In Flanders Fields” was written by Canadian soldier and physician Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae. He was inspired to write the poem after attending the funeral of a friend and fellow soldier who died in the Second Battle of Ypres. | HISTORY

A reading of "In Flanders Fields" by veterans, Defence team members, cadets and members of the public. "In Flanders Fields" was written by LCol John McCrae in May 1915 during the 2nd Battle of Ypres. This year marks the 100th anniversary of its writing during the First World War. Learn more: http://ow.ly/UcWrp #RememberThem #JohnMcCrae #InFlandersFields | Canadian Armed Forces