Poppy Appeal 2009(UK) - Page 2

anna_hun · 11-07-2009, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flynn

My Flanders Field Poppies have just started to bloom.

Lest we forget

AWESOME!!!Thanks so much for sharing-love that pic

Flynn · 11-07-2009, 07:57 AM

The picture was taken last week, there are a lot more buds opened since then and a lot more to come.

I'll post some more pics as I take them over the next week. I'll try and post a good picture for the 11th.

Even though I grow my own Flanders Field poppies I still buy them when I leave the supermarket or any of the other places our older ex service personel collect donations.

Some charities have earnt our support.

anna_hun · 11-07-2009, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flynn

The picture was taken last week, there are a lot more buds opened since then and a lot more to come.

I'll post some more pics as I take them over the next week. I'll try and post a good picture for the 11th.

Even though I grow my own Flanders Field poppies I still buy them when I leave the supermarket or any of the other places our older ex service personel collect donations.

Some charities have earnt our support.

Its amazing that they just grow now over there
where here the countryside gets ready for winter...
and yes they sure have my support aswell
I cant attend the churchservice tomorrow,cos my son has got a cricket match..but we ll meet up with hubby and other friends and families for lunch in the mess.

anna_hun · 11-07-2009, 08:45 AM

great charity...they help the wounded soldiers ,built a rehab centre..eg
Help for heroes

Help for Heroes - A charity for the wounded in Britainâ€™s current conflicts

Flynn · 11-07-2009, 08:56 AM

It's a time to reflect on what others sacrificed for our benefit.

**squirt** · 11-07-2009, 11:44 AM

hortysir · 11-07-2009, 12:35 PM

VFW is out every year selling them
I buy one from every guy I bump into

(nominating for POD)

Flynn · 11-08-2009, 06:54 AM

He watches under the poppies for those that can't watch over us.

Iceman · 11-08-2009, 09:05 AM

The VFW Post in my town has always cooked a veterans breakfast annually on Nov. 11th. During the last storm their roof was destroyed and they are unable to provide the free breakfast this year. The Elks Club (which I belong) has stepped up to bat and will provide the meal for everyone. It is usually attended by 4 to 5 hundred people and as each one enters they get a plastic poppy pinned on their shirt. I think this is a great way to remember our veterans and thank them for what they have done for our country. Glad to be a part of it..

**squirt** · 11-08-2009, 12:47 PM

Why Wear A Poppy

"Please wear a poppy", the lady said
And held one forth, but I shook my head
Then I stopped and watched as she offered them there
And her face was old and lined with care

But beneath the scars the years had made
There remained a smile that refused to fade
A boy came whistling down the street
Bouncing along on care-free feet

His smile was full of joy and fun
"Lady", said he, "May I have one?"
When she's pinned it on he turned to say
"Why do we wear a poppy today?"

The lady smiled in her wistful way
And answered, "This is Remembrance Day
And the poppy there is the symbol for
The gallant men and women who died in war

And because they did, you and I are free
That's why we wear a poppy, you see"
"I had a boy about your size
With golden hair and big blue eyes

He loved to play and jump and shout
Free as a bird he would race about
As the years went by he learned and grew
And became a man - as you will, too."

He was fine and strong, with a boyish smile
But he'd seemed with us such a little while
When war broke out and he went away
I still remember his face that day

When he smiled at me and said "Good-bye
I'll soon be back, Mom, so please don't cry"
"But the war went on and he had to stay
And all I could do was wait and pray

His letters told of the awful fight
(I can see it still in my dreams at night)
With the tanks and guns and cruel barbed wire
And the mines and bullets, the bombs and fire"

"Till at last, the war was won
And that's why we wear a poppy, son"
The small boy turned as if to go
Then said "Thanks, lady, I'm glad to know

That sure did sound like an awful fight
But your son - did he come back all right?
A tear rolled down each faded cheek
She shook her head, but didn't speak

I slunk away in a sort of shame
And if you were me, you'd have done the same
For our thanks, in giving, is oft delayed
Though our freedom was bought - and thousands paid

And so when we see a poppy worn
Let us reflect on the burden borne
By those who gave their very all
And asked to answer their country's call

That we at home in peace might live
Then wear a poppy, Remember - and Give!

Lest we forget ...

Author Unknown

11-08-2009, 09:05 AM	#19 (permalink)
Iceman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 17,932 Rep Power: 3099	The VFW Post in my town has always cooked a veterans breakfast annually on Nov. 11th. During the last storm their roof was destroyed and they are unable to provide the free breakfast this year. The Elks Club (which I belong) has stepped up to bat and will provide the meal for everyone. It is usually attended by 4 to 5 hundred people and as each one enters they get a plastic poppy pinned on their shirt. I think this is a great way to remember our veterans and thank them for what they have done for our country. Glad to be a part of it.. __________________

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Flynn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Austrlaian Capital Territory, Canberra, Flynn 2615 Posts: 6,620 Blog Entries: 18 Rep Power: 1049	The picture was taken last week, there are a lot more buds opened since then and a lot more to come. I'll post some more pics as I take them over the next week. I'll try and post a good picture for the 11th. Even though I grow my own Flanders Field poppies I still buy them when I leave the supermarket or any of the other places our older ex service personel collect donations. Some charities have earnt our support.

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anna_hun Jokaroo VIP Status Join Date: May 2004 Location: In my own world, but its ok, they know me here! Posts: 50,895 Rep Power: 5326	great charity...they help the wounded soldiers ,built a rehab centre..eg Help for heroes Help for Heroes - A charity for the wounded in Britainâ€™s current conflicts

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Flynn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Austrlaian Capital Territory, Canberra, Flynn 2615 Posts: 6,620 Blog Entries: 18 Rep Power: 1049	It's a time to reflect on what others sacrificed for our benefit.

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hortysir Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South...Thank God! Posts: 19,853 Rep Power: 3634	VFW is out every year selling them I buy one from every guy I bump into (nominating for POD)

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Flynn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Austrlaian Capital Territory, Canberra, Flynn 2615 Posts: 6,620 Blog Entries: 18 Rep Power: 1049	He watches under the poppies for those that can't watch over us.

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squirt Super Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 356,008 Rep Power: 8573	Why Wear A Poppy "Please wear a poppy", the lady said And held one forth, but I shook my head Then I stopped and watched as she offered them there And her face was old and lined with care But beneath the scars the years had made There remained a smile that refused to fade A boy came whistling down the street Bouncing along on care-free feet His smile was full of joy and fun "Lady", said he, "May I have one?" When she's pinned it on he turned to say "Why do we wear a poppy today?" The lady smiled in her wistful way And answered, "This is Remembrance Day And the poppy there is the symbol for The gallant men and women who died in war And because they did, you and I are free That's why we wear a poppy, you see" "I had a boy about your size With golden hair and big blue eyes He loved to play and jump and shout Free as a bird he would race about As the years went by he learned and grew And became a man - as you will, too." He was fine and strong, with a boyish smile But he'd seemed with us such a little while When war broke out and he went away I still remember his face that day When he smiled at me and said "Good-bye I'll soon be back, Mom, so please don't cry" "But the war went on and he had to stay And all I could do was wait and pray His letters told of the awful fight (I can see it still in my dreams at night) With the tanks and guns and cruel barbed wire And the mines and bullets, the bombs and fire" "Till at last, the war was won And that's why we wear a poppy, son" The small boy turned as if to go Then said "Thanks, lady, I'm glad to know That sure did sound like an awful fight But your son - did he come back all right? A tear rolled down each faded cheek She shook her head, but didn't speak I slunk away in a sort of shame And if you were me, you'd have done the same For our thanks, in giving, is oft delayed Though our freedom was bought - and thousands paid And so when we see a poppy worn Let us reflect on the burden borne By those who gave their very all And asked to answer their country's call That we at home in peace might live Then wear a poppy, Remember - and Give! Lest we forget ... Author Unknown