Remember Flanders
Dedicated to the writer who immortalized the use of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance of those who died in wars.

šŸ“œ Statue dedicated to Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, author of the poem 'In Flanders Fields'.
šŸ” McCrae served as a surgeon in WWI, inspired to write the poem after a friend's death. The poem's poppy symbolism became a sign of remembrance for war dead. He died of pneumonia in 1918 and is buried in France.

Why Go

šŸ•Šļø Honor war remembrance
šŸ“– Learn about John McCrae and 'In Flanders Fields'
šŸ“ Visit a significant historical memorial

Tips

šŸ…æļø Located on Green Island, in front of the old Ottawa City Hall (John G. Diefenbaker Building).
Accessible via Sussex Drive.

Last updated 28 days ago

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