John McCrae

John McCrae was a Canadian poet, physician, and soldier, best known for writing the famous World War I poem "In Flanders Fields." Born in 1880, he served as a medical officer and was deeply affected by the war's devastation. His poem mourns fallen soldiers and highlights the importance of remembrance. McCrae’s contributions extend beyond poetry; he helped organize medical services during the war. He died in 1918 from pneumonia, just a month before the war ended. His work remains a powerful symbol of sacrifice and remembrance for those who served in wartime.