Lest we forget
Today, November 11, is Remembrance Day / Veteran’s Day. Considering that, what else could I possibly choose than this song?
The poem “In Flanders Fields” is profoundly meaningful for my father’s family, whose roots extend back to a town smack dab in the killing fields of the Second Battle of Ypres. The poem “In Flanders Fields” was written to commemorate that battle.
Ed Hoornaert (Mr. Valentine) 
We used to have the American legion selling the paper poppies all the time and Dad would always buy me and my sister one. I loved them.
Poppies are still a big deal in Canada. I wonder why they went out of fashion in the States? A huge amount of lip service is given to US veterans, but anything actually helpful, like donating a little money to buy a poppy? Nope.
Beautiful, Ed. Poppies are still worn by many people in the UK – and all the BBC presenters and guests wear them. I wore my red poppy with pride this last week and today – and also a purple poppy to commemorate all the animals who performed a vital service in the wars and silently gave their lives.
I kind of thought the tradition still flourished in the UK, but I wasn’t sure enough of the fact to state it in the blog. Thanks for the info.