I just had an old ex-serviceman come to my door collecting for the Poppy Appeal- it's raining hard and blowing a gale and yet he's still out doing his bit.
I'm not sure if there's an equivalent in the US (do let me know) but here every year coming up to Remembrance Sunday, the Poppy Appeal kicks off, collecting money in exhange for a little paper and plastic poppy. The money goes to the Royal British Legion and is used to pay for care for ex-servicemen and women and their families. As their website says,
"The Poppy has become a symbol of remembrance for the nation."
The Royal British Legion is a fantastic group- without them an awful of of ex-servicemen and women would find life a lot tougher.
If you'd like to make a donation to the Poppy Appeal you can do so here.
Wear your poppy with pride, and remember those who have fallen in defence of our freedom.
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