Poppy Day
67The Poppy To Remember Them
The Poppys of Flanders Fields
"They Gave Their Todays So That We Could Have Our Tomorrows"
In 1918 at 11 am on the 11th of November the 11th month,the guns finaly fell silent as the ceasfire was signed bringing an end to World War 1. Every year since then the world has stood as one to remember their fallen soldiers of every war that their country has been involved in since that fateful day.
The Poppy is internationaly recognised as a symbol of rememberance because 3 months after the first world war ended the trenches in Flanders Field became overgrown with poppies.
Rememberance Sunday is the day that we mourn and remember our fallen soldiers, it takes place onthe nearest Sunday to the 11th of November and poppies are laid at Statues and memorials all over Europe in almost every town and every city, ex soldiers, serving soldiers, relatives and friends of soldiers dignitaries and members of the public all turn out to pay their respects and to thank them for their brave actions that gives us the freedom that we have today.
On The 11th day of the 11th hour of the 11th month every year whether it is on a Sunday or not as a sign of respect everyone stops what they are doing no matter where they are to remember the fallen soldiers with a silence that lasts for 2 minutes.
The Cenotaph in Whitehall London
The Cenotaph
The Cenotaph or as it is better known The tomb of the unknown soldier in London is where Britains eyes and minds are focused on Rememberance Sunday, The service led by her majesty the queen and attended by members from all sectors of the armed forces, attracts millions of people every year, The bands of the armed forces play as wreaths made of poppies are laid on the tomb, prayers are said for the fallen soldiers followed by a two minute silence. after the silence the bands play on which usualy coincides with a fly past by the Royal air force.
The Poppy Fund
The money raised from the sale of the poppies worn by almost everyone in the UK every year goes to the Earl Haig fund which was set up after world war 1 to provide immediate assistance to ex- servicemen and women in need. This may include food, shelter or medical attention.
Anti war campaigners although against all wars still show their respect for the dead soldiers by wearing White poppies to mark the occasion.
Remember them they died so that we could Live
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We wear poppies here in Canada too. I always wear one on and around November 11. I am from Scotland as you might know :) My mother lost an uncle in World War I and another who survived was never the same and now lives in a home.
Thanks for your comments guys, My Grandfather lost his eyesight during world war one, this time of year was always a sad occasion for him because he lost a few friends during his time in the Navy although he never lost his life in battle, I have always placed a wreath on our local memorial statue every year since he died in 1986.....jimmy
This year, for the first time since I left the UK twenty years ago, I found a poppy-seller and bought myself a poppy (yes, I know it's not the 11th yet, but there aren't many poppy-sellers around so they start early!).
Australians place huge emphasis on Anzac Day - there are parades in every city, commemorative wreaths are laid, and badges are sold. Remembrance Day is almost forgotten by comparison. I was so pleased to find my poppy this year and I'll be wearing it on the 11th.
Nice hub, Jimmy. Poppies are an important fundraiser for veterans organizations and are worn proudly by millions who want to express their support for our troops in harm's way as well as for all those we honor on Remembrance Day. At Post 3350 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in East Rockaway, N.Y., where I am adjutant, we receive the most donations from poppies on Memorial Day. The funds are used to support our many programs designed to help all veterans and for our community.
Benson Yeung says:
13 months ago
great hub on a fresh theme.