Poppy Day is Remembrance Day
The 2 walls this mural is painted on must be 36.6 meters (120′) x 24.4 meters (80′). The 120′ is the parking lot side. I’m panning left to right.
Turn the corner to find 80′ more along the street side.
Pics taken by: Resa – October 30, 2012
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Hi Resa – these are treasures
Thank you, Bill! I was saving this for today. ❤
Remembrance Day or Poppy Day is connected to a part of my danish famiy too – “the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” meant a lot to my dear fathers father – two of his father’s brothers emigrated as young adolescents to Australia in the late 1800s – became australian citizens and returned to Europe during WW1 as australian officers – they both died in Flanders, killed in action representing their new homeland…
War is ugly, and I wish peace would reign. Nonetheless, I can’t help but feel honor …. and a love …. for all who died for the greater good.
Your family history is interesting, and I wear a poppy in respect for what your great uncles have done. ❤
I hope you took a moment to read "In Flanders Fields" if you don't already know it. It is a brilliant piece of work. Take care, Le Drake, and give your father a hug for me, even if he doesn't know where and why the extra hug is coming from.
Lest we Forget…
A wonderful remembrance mural, Resa; so tastefully done.
I think it’s a wonderful remembrance mural, as well, Carolyn!
A bit too heroic for my taste. The soldiers are clean shaven etc… I think this is a form of kitsch.
The reality of this war was bloody, muddy, stinking and simply terrible. I don’t think this kind of painting is appropriate. I see the intention of honoring those who where there, but I think this is not the right way to do so.
Point taken!
well composed!!!
Thank you!!!
This is a beautiful one, even if , yes war is anything than nice.
I agree, on both points!
I love this mural! Carolyn is right, it’s tastefully done…in spite of what that meathead above said. Inappropriate?! Pfft…not a single person in Winnipeg would say that and we are very proud of it. So glad you posted it, thank you! xo
I love this mural, too!
This is a loving tribute, and as such, is totally appropriate, IMHO. xo
The mural is very well done … and you did well capturing it … and posted it on the perfect day. To me, the first pic is the part of the mural that brings it all together.
Thank you, Frank! I agree about the first pic. It’s so gorgeous, when I look at it, I am very pleased.
Hi Resa!
It is an extraordinary work, I am impressed with their size.
Reminds me of the comics that were published in the 50s and 60s about war exploits … are very characteristic drawings.
Interesting, I know what you mean!
Absolutely beautiful… a very special urban tribute.
Respects to the victims.
Best wishes dear Resa, Aquileana 🙂
Reblogged this on Graffiti Lux Art & More and commented:
The words “In Flanders Fields” are hot. They will take you to the poem, should you care to read it!
A beautiful post, Resa. I’m glad you reblogged it today, because I wasn’t here the first time. Hugs on the wing!
Thank you so much Teagan!
{{{HUGS}}}
This is fantastic! Thank you for re-sharing it as I didn’t see it the first time!
Welcome! It is pretty fabulous. Hard to believe I posted it 7 years ago! Yikes!
xoxo
Yikes indeed! Where did the time go?
xoxo
Into the spirit in the sky! xoxo
That could have merited another song! 😉
xoxo
Yeah… very neat song! ⚡️💥 🕊
Truly!
I’m sure I knew you back then, I wonder how and why I hadn’t comment! Beautiful mural …lest we forget. Mouah!!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Mouah!!! It is a fabulous mural! (back then!!!!! eeeeeee) xoxoxoxoxo
…is it not still there?
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I do believe it is still there! xoxoxo
It would be a shame if not!
Agree! xoxo
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Beautiful, Resa. 😊 A great tribute to those who served.
Agree! Thank you, John! 😊
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This artwork is incredible. My favorite image is the little girl trailing poppies.
That is my favourite, too! It’s so brave and beautiful!
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The scale of this creation is most impressive!
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Agree! It’s brilliant. The artists are fantastic!
A beautiful tribute, Resa! Thank you for sharing again! Maybe we didn’t know each other back then? 🙂 xoxo
Probably not. Also, I find it takes time to get to know bloggers, and decide to visit them more regularly! xoxo
True, Resa, and I’m happy to have met you. 🥰
This artwork is brilliant, Resa. Thank you for the link.
Agree, and welcome!
A very artistic tribute — very good. Thanks for sharing, Resa!
You are welcome, Nawfal!