The poppies blow"- is the first line of a poem written during World War One by a Canadian doctor, John McCrae. It inspired the use of the Red poppy worn proudly during the weeks leading up to Remembrance Day. John was proud of his poem's success He died in January 1918 while serving as a physician at an army hospital.
Veterans Affairs Canada's website has valuable and insightful information about the Canadians' role in all the missions' served. For anyone wanting to review the history or research for projects it is wonderful source.
Many of my family members have served in both World Wars. A nephew-in-law recently served in Canada's mission in Afghanistan.
As we all wear our poppies proudly, it can be a reflection on past conflicts as well as a hope that current conflicts can have a peaceful resolution.
Are you honouring someone in your family who served when you wear the Poppy? Do you have a special story to tell?
"We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields."
i wish they'd use safety pins on those poppies ... i always stab myself
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