Veteran's Day

hogan

Past Mississippi Chapter Leader (Founding)
Let me add my Thanks to all the Veterans of our nation. You are certainly special to all of us.
 

Sandpirate69

Well-known member
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Thanks to ALL the Veterans out there. I, for one am spending it with my family. Land of the Great & Free !!!! :eek:
 
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Willym

Well-known member
We call it Remembrance Day, a day to reflect on the sacrifice of those who died in wars, and to think about those who are still putting their lives on the line for their country.

I'm not sure if the poppy emblem is significant in the US, but here is some background information if anyone is interested.

In the British Commonwealth, the remembrance emblem is the poppy because it grew in many World War One battle and burial sites. It was immortalized in the poem "In Flanders Fields by John McCrae, a military doctor and artillery commander. Every year millions of artificial poppies are sold and worn in commonwealth countries and the money raised passed to veteran support organizations. It's a great way to bring attention to the day, and to raise some money for veterans in eed.

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