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Remembrance Day In Flanders Fields 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. John McCrae -- 1872-1918 Abide With Me Abide with me; falls fast the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide. When other helpers fail, and comforts flee Help of the helpless, O abide with me. I fear no foe with thee at hand to bless; Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if thou abide with me. H. F. Lyte - 1847 November 11, 1999 Despite heavy rain and cold weather, hundreds stood in silence to honour the members of our community who gave their lives in the great wars of this century. For the first time in decades, there was the full two minutes of silence. Following the service at the Memorial Arch, an Open House was held at the library. Everyone enjoyed the reception hosted by members of the Friends, at which tea. coffee, juice and cookies were served. Entertainment was provided by the Ambleside Orchestra. We couldn't have done it without you. A vote of thanks to all our volunteers and members of the Library staff, especially Wade Berridge, who worked so hard to make out reception a huge success. A special thanks to Betty O'Sullivan for coordinating the friends to ensure all stations were covered; to Brendan Rowell for organizing the rental equipment; to Natalie Logan and Wayne Leigh-Spencer for organizing the refreshments and to Eileen de Bues for her overall management of the reception. This annual reception has played an important part in West Vancouver's community calendar since our Library opened on Remembrance Day. 1950.