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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I wear my poppy with pride in November but I've seen loads of people continuing to wear one.
Even saw a bloke with a normal cardboard one at the weekend.
I think it dilutes the impact of wearing one around the time of Armistice day. What do others think?
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Depends on person and why they're wearing it. I wear poppy with pride as everyone does. Makes us realise why people died for the life we live now, and still people dying so why just wear it in November? |
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As it’s the centenary of the end of WWI this year, I’d imagine there will be a lot of commemorations going on throughout the year, so I don’t see it as a problem or diluting the Armistice Day remembrance. As long as the RBL Are able to collect, and that those that fought, served & died are remembered, I think that’s the main thing. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I always wear one, crocheted ones on my charts along with a silk scarf, metal pin badges on work blouse & a bracelet,
But then I work for the RBL, and am proud to have served my country "
I was particularly interested in hearing from members who formally served to see what they thought, so thanks for the input.
I did wonder if people like yourself might find it disrespectful to be wearing one now, so I'm glad I have been proved wrong. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"My dad died in the falklands war and I wear a poppy on the anniversary of his death. "
I'm sitting here trying to think of what to say to you. There is no words. Xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"My dad died in the falklands war and I wear a poppy on the anniversary of his death.
I'm sitting here trying to think of what to say to you. There is no words. Xx"
Thank you for his ultimate sacrifice  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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the poppy is a national sign of respect for those lost during conflict. a sign of remembrance by the nation for people that they have no connection with
what we all have to think about is this
"every day is remembrance day for some "
respect.. |
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By *ara JTV/TS
over a year ago
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As I understand it, the lapel poppy is a gift from the British Legion in exchange for a donation to the Earl Haig Fund.
It's entirely up to the donor whether they wear it for one day, 365 days or none.
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"I’m ex forces also, out of years of wearing it with uniform to set dates I tend to stick to them.
the discipline never leaves you does it......."
Yup, we like discipline over here  but seriously, very true. |
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I wear mine daily (it’s like a brooch that my serving ‘fuckbuddy’ bought me on a weekend away in Edinburgh)
The receptionist sat work said it was ‘weird’ I was wearing it after Remembrance Sunday... I suppose if it had being a paper one as opposed to a diamanté one I would have taken it off (or more likely lost it) |
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"My dad died in the falklands war and I wear a poppy on the anniversary of his death.
I'm sitting here trying to think of what to say to you. There is no words. Xx"
There is.
Sorry for your loss, I am sure you have made him very proud. |
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"As I understand it, the lapel poppy is a gift from the British Legion in exchange for a donation to the Earl Haig Fund.
It's entirely up to the donor whether they wear it for one day, 365 days or none.
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By *eesideMan
over a year ago
margate sumwear by the sea |
 WHY DO I WEAR A POPPY
Why do I wear a poppy?
I’ll tell you if I may,
Because I believe remembrance
Is not only for one day.
I wear it for the fallen,
And for those falling still.
For those who come back broken
In body or in will.
For the parents, spouses, siblings
Where bereavement takes its toll.
Whose pain will never leave them,
It eats into their soul.
For the wino on the corner,
Of his old life nothing’s left.
Now he wishes when in battle
He had died a hero’s death.
For the lad who loved a kick-about
In the park with all his mates,
But now his legs are held together
With pins and metal plates.
For the selfless men and women
Whose final journey home
Is in a Union flag-draped coffin
On comrades’ shoulders borne.
For all those marching proudly
In Remembrance Day parades.
My poppy’s worn in gratitude
For the sacrifice they made.
By Anne Starr |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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" WHY DO I WEAR A POPPY
Why do I wear a poppy?
I’ll tell you if I may,
Because I believe remembrance
Is not only for one day.
I wear it for the fallen,
And for those falling still.
For those who come back broken
In body or in will.
For the parents, spouses, siblings
Where bereavement takes its toll.
Whose pain will never leave them,
It eats into their soul.
For the wino on the corner,
Of his old life nothing’s left.
Now he wishes when in battle
He had died a hero’s death.
For the lad who loved a kick-about
In the park with all his mates,
But now his legs are held together
With pins and metal plates.
For the selfless men and women
Whose final journey home
Is in a Union flag-draped coffin
On comrades’ shoulders borne.
For all those marching proudly
In Remembrance Day parades.
My poppy’s worn in gratitude
For the sacrifice they made.
By Anne Starr"
I have a beautiful handmade poppy made by a local charity that supports retired forces with mental illness and being part of a family who have members of every generation who have served, I'm proud to wear mine daily.
Heroes should be remembered every day not just one day of the year |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I wear my poppy with pride in November but I've seen loads of people continuing to wear one.
Even saw a bloke with a normal cardboard one at the weekend.
I think it dilutes the impact of wearing one around the time of Armistice day. What do others think?
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Nope. |
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) people are allowed to do what they want and why not wear a poppy, it's absolute respect 