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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

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

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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By *hoenixAdAstraWoman
over a year ago

Hiding in the shadows

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

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By *hoenixAdAstraWoman
over a year ago

Hiding in the shadows

*coats not charts

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By *taffs_hotwifeCouple
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

My dad died in the falklands war and I wear a poppy on the anniversary of his death.

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By *orticiaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

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


"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

Lest we forget.

And why should we only be obliged to remember on a single day?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Got a big one on the front of my truck..... proud ex squadie .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"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 *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I noticed a wreath of poppies on a soldiers coffin on the news today.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"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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over a year ago

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By *eKoopleCouple
over a year ago

Germany / Manchester


"My dad died in the falklands war and I wear a poppy on the anniversary of his death. "

Great Men like your dad was one of the reasons I joined the forces. -M

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Auschwitz was liberated at the end of January 1945, people do wear poppies in memory of that.

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
over a year ago

Tamworth

I’m ex forces also, out of years of wearing it with uniform to set dates I tend to stick to them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"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.......

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By *haron4465TV/TS
over a year ago

HULL

The focus is around armistice day but surely to remember our fallen at any time is what makes us who we are

At the going down of the sun

We will remember them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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 (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wear my veterans badge on suit everyday , a poppy in November and a red rose pin on Minden day.

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By *ara JTV/TS
over a year ago

Bristol East

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 (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As it's still a free country (just ) people are allowed to do what they want and why not wear a poppy, it's absolute respect

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London


"

I think it dilutes the impact of wearing one around the time of Armistice day. What do others think?

I do agree but it's people's own choice.

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
over a year ago

Tamworth


"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

does no harm to have a constant reminder if it means something -

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By *oodnitegirlWoman
over a year ago

Yorkshire

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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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham


"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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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"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


" 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


"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?

"

Nope.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Thanks to all who have posted. I've definitely learnt from it. Thanks Fab

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