Posted October 31, 201311 yr I always do, As both my grandads served in the first world war. But do you ???
October 31, 201311 yr I always put some money in the box but don't take a poppy mainly because its so awkward with the pin
October 31, 201311 yr Moderator always and take part in the local parades with the scouts. recently took part in the last post at Menin gate
October 31, 201311 yr Always wear One along with my veterans badge. Lost my great granddad in the first war and three of my mates I served with. Lest we forget.
November 2, 201311 yr Moderator Although the poppy was started for the "Great war" (First world war) it benefits people from all conflicts since then. Second world war landing area pics Utah beach - One of the landing beaches from operation overlord. Mainly an American landing area An American cemetery in Normandy - it is huge One of the British cemetery in Normandy St Mere Eglise - As featured in the film "The longest day". With a parachutist John Steele still remembered LINKY
November 2, 201311 yr Moderator this is the final day of our scout visit to Ypres. http://youtu.be/eSktRaHrGoY?t=2m25s
November 2, 201311 yr Moderator not a dry eye from the leaders I can tell you. the scouts were so well behaved too link to my grandad who I never knew,Sgt. Victor Thomas Phillips http://www.aircrewremembered.com/raf1944/4/kenchrobert.html
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