The Legionnaires:Lest We Forget (song by TheSharecroppers of Newfoundland)

The archival film footage for this song, "The Legionnaires:Lest We Forget", off The Sharecropper's first cd titled NATURAL, was compliled by Geoff Sterling of Newfoundland's NTV. Mr Sterling uses his archives' new and old material and presents a wonderful pictorial of the lyrics of the song. The Sharecroppers thank Geoff for his artistic work during those wee hours of the morning. We also congratulate Mr Sterling on his being honored with the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador on Dec 11,2009.
The song "The Legionnaires:Lest We Forget" honours all the Legionnaires and those who came and still come faithfully to our schools to celebrate Remembrance Day. They would usually come a day or two before November 11th and celebrate at a school gathering. When they spoke, all 390 students in our school of Pasadena Academy in Newfoundland would give them 100% silence, attention and respect. That in itself was an amazing happening. To all our Legionnaire friends, we honour you and thank you for your efforts in securing our freedoms. To all those who promote the Legionnaires and war vets,.... thankyou and God Bless!
Cheers ~Mike Madigan, of The Sharecroppers

The Legionnaires Song (The Sharecroppers)
On a sad November day we hear of Flanders Fields,
The rows of white crosses they seem so very real;
They were once brave young lads with comrades true and bold,
We all must do our part to keep their story told.
They march through the school with flowers oh so red,
They ask us to remember the things that they've said;
For them it's so clear for they've been to war,
We shouldn't have to ask just what they're praying for.

But who are these men with their glory pinned to their breast?
What does it mean for the rest?
Their tears stain their cheeks yet their faces glow with pride,
They've fought and tried — watched young men die,
Never questioning why — for you and I.

They talk of battles long, while young ones try to feel,
But with lives so full and plenty it seems so unreal;
It's hard to picture now those men clad in blue,
Crawling through the trenches praying "God get me through".
Their presence gently stirs us to remember those that died,
Men who gave their bodies leaving young hearts behind;
But with each passing memory and each passing sunset,
All must tell the story "Lest we forget"!

But who are these men with their glory pinned to their breast?
What does it mean for the rest?
Their tears stain their cheeks yet their faces glow with pride,
They've fought and tried — watched young men die,
Never questioning why — for you and I.

####.... The Sharecroppers (SOCAN) ....####

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• Newfoundland tourism
• The Legionaires
• War songs
• Royal Canadian Legion

[chickk2006]

An absolutely beautiful tribute to our Veterans,. It gave me goosebumps. Thank you Sharecroppers & Lynda, you've all done an awesome job.

[shareman100]

This is fantastic..Thanks so much Lynda and to you Mike and the boys...

[sharecroppermike]

Thanks to Geoff Sterling of NTV for the film clips!

[drivermciver]

Beautiful song and great footage!!

[gdgest]

5*^ Awesome song. Great input for the video. Thanks for sharing. :-)

[jedmarum]

Loving tribute. Thanks for posting.

[sharecroppermike]

Thanks. It was always so moving when we sang this song to the war vets of Legion Branch #13 Deer Lake, Newfoundland. They came to our school every year to talk to the students about their time in the Wars and also to talk about Peace. "They will be remembered."

[woofruffbark]

Great video! Beautiful song. The lyrics are very moving!

Thanks for posting this.

[sharecroppermike]

Good job on the sound, Lynda! It's almost as clear as our cd.Thanks!~Mike