WHO STILL WEARS A POPPY EVERY YEAR OR GOES TO A REMEMBRANCE PARADE

[elwoodbluz1966]

Do you wear a poppy ? Go to a remembrance parade ? Church maybe ? Or quiet reflection at home ?

 

[Moriarty]

I understand the premise behind Rememberance, but to me, I find it .. distasteful to celebrate it once a year.
For those who have served, they have my thanks every day.
Without the sacrifices made, how would our society look?

I do however have to ask, what do those people who "Remember" by buying a Poppy actually know?
In my experience, they know very little.

War is political, however you want to repect the fallen, ones first question should be "Why did they have to die".

Yes we should thank those who are willing to serve thier country, but we must also ask if thier deaths are justified.

After all, is not the premise of Rememberence the statement "Lest we Forget"

It seems many have forgotten.

 

[elwoodbluz1966]

We don't celebrate, we give thanks and remember those that gave the ultimate sacrifice. In my case, members of my own family.

Buying a poppy helps support ex veterans, those injured in service and the families of those who sadly lost their loved ones, worth every penny in my opinion.

''Lest we forget'' - yes, I do believe that many have already forgotten or don't care anymore. I saw very few people actually wearing a poppy in the lead up to Armistice Day or Remembrance Sunday. Their personal choice of course, but still kinda sad to see for me.

 

[Ingrid1965]

Do you wear a poppy ? Go to a remembrance parade ? Church maybe ? Or quiet reflection at home ?

What is a.. Poppy?