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.
Lt. Col. John McCrae, MD (1872-1918)
Canadian Expeditionary Force
a song for Jim Uttermark: https://myspace.com/wallsong
The Wall Song is a tribute born out of the kindred creative spirits of poet Judy Gorman King and songwriters Mitch Townley and Brad Dunse. Mitch heard Judy present her poem, The Spirit Of The Wall, at a Nashville benefit for homeless veterans in March, 2008. She gave him permission to use the poem as the inspirational foundation for the song. Mitch invited his good friend, singer/songwriter Brad Dunse to collaborate with him and the project was underway. The Wall Song was recorded in Nashville in July, 2008 by artist J.P. Williams and produced by Chip Martin.
The Moving Wall came and went in Stillwater recently and I wanted to trace your name again...
I wish to offer this as your time as a soldier is coming to an end...February 29, 1969....may your at ease in STANDDOWN be of comfort...
James Frederic Uttermark
Staff Sergeant
RECON PLT, HHC, 2ND BN, 22ND INFANTRY, 25TH INF DIV, USARV
Army of the United States
White Bear Lake, Minnesota
May 08, 1946 to February 23, 1969
JAMES F UTTERMARK is on the Wall at Panel 31W Line 028
America is in the midst of a pandemic called covid-19. We wanted cheap goods to buy and things went to China to be made. It's been thirty years and you will be at a loss to find something MADE IN USA. You and I share that concern.
We are required to wear face masks to avoid a contagious virus from China...
“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.”- author unknown.
Allen S Hodder
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.
Lt. Col. John McCrae, MD (1872-1918)
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Carl Bourdon
Memorial Day 2014
Carl Bourdon
02/23/1969
All gave some
Some gave all
You Are Not Forgotten
Carl Bourdon
Remembrance on this day you would be 69 years old:
Others offered remembrance:
Don't want his name left blank
Posted on 4/27/01 - by Rebecca
Could this be him in the letter mentioned in the book, "Schrapnel in the Heart" on page 169? Author is Laura Palmer
Yes, Rebecca, this is Jim Uttermark
Panel 31 W Line 028
Carl Bourdon
Memorial Day 2015
Wounded Warrior Project:
The greatest casualty is being forgotten.
Carl Bourdon
a song for Jim Uttermark: https://myspace.com/wallsong
The Wall Song is a tribute born out of the kindred creative spirits of poet Judy Gorman King and songwriters Mitch Townley and Brad Dunse. Mitch heard Judy present her poem, The Spirit Of The Wall, at a Nashville benefit for homeless veterans in March, 2008. She gave him permission to use the poem as the inspirational foundation for the song. Mitch invited his good friend, singer/songwriter Brad Dunse to collaborate with him and the project was underway. The Wall Song was recorded in Nashville in July, 2008 by artist J.P. Williams and produced by Chip Martin.
Carl Bourdon
Memorial Day 2016
http://www.vvmf.org/Wall-of-Faces/53142/JAMES-F-UTTERMARK
Carl Bourdon
July 25-28, 2019, the MOVING WALL is visiting Stillwater, MN. At the "The Wall That Heals", I will touch and trace your name at 31 W, Row 28.
My friend, you will not be forgotten.....
Carl Bourdon
Dear Jim,
The Moving Wall came and went in Stillwater recently and I wanted to trace your name again...
I wish to offer this as your time as a soldier is coming to an end...February 29, 1969....may your at ease in STANDDOWN be of comfort...
James Frederic Uttermark
Staff Sergeant
RECON PLT, HHC, 2ND BN, 22ND INFANTRY, 25TH INF DIV, USARV
Army of the United States
White Bear Lake, Minnesota
May 08, 1946 to February 23, 1969
JAMES F UTTERMARK is on the Wall at Panel 31W Line 028
Carl Bourdon
Memorial Day 2020
http://www.vvmf.org/Wall-of-Faces/53142/JAMES-F-UTTERMARK
America is in the midst of a pandemic called covid-19. We wanted cheap goods to buy and things went to China to be made. It's been thirty years and you will be at a loss to find something MADE IN USA. You and I share that concern.
We are required to wear face masks to avoid a contagious virus from China...
“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.”- author unknown.