The Biography of John McCrae

        "In Flanders Fields the poppies blow between the crosses, row on row…"This line comes from the amazing poem 'In Flanders Fields' written by John McCrae, that describes his war experience during World War I. Poet John McCrae gave us so much to remember. John McCrae was born on November 30, 1872 in Guelph, Ontario. He was a physician at the Alexandra Hospital and assistant at the Royal Victoria Hospital, also being a soldier that joined World War I. John McCrae was stationed in different places to attend to the ones who needed care. I think that John McCrae is heroic because of all the wonderful help that he gave to people in need. McCrae was an artist, medical officer, poet, and a brave soldier. It takes a lot of courage to fight in war for the happiness of others. Sadly, John McCrae died from pneumonia on January 28, 1918 in Flanders. I know that we can continue to honour these great people, we were blessed to have brave people like them. Let's all remember John McCrae and the other hard-working soldiers by wearing a poppy on November 11, to remember their great help.                                                     By:Ranielle.