How do you feel about poppy wearing?

I wear a red poppy with pride, my husband spent some time in the British army, my grandfather was seriously injured on the Somme and I am forever grateful for the many sacrifices made.

Our SIL works for a big US organisation, he was leading some meetings in London today, he received an email from HO to say no 2 minute silence to be observed should it cause offence.
It’s a disgrace.

I am now going to put my head above the parapet and say I do not agree with wearing a white and red poppy together.
There should be a different day for the “Peace Poppy”.

We shall remember them🌺

I’ve never thought of it as glorifying war - rather the opposite. So I do wonder what makes anyone think so. I can imagine the sort of person who’s violently anti-establishment convincing themselves of that, though.

I wear a poppy and always donate.

I wear a poppy too, I don't see it as glorifying war, rather a Remembrance of those who died. Especially remembering a close family member who died as a result of the Gulf War aged 32.
We shall remember them 😥

My father served during WW2 and we always wore poppies when growing up. Over the years I might have forgotten occasionally but can always rely on my youngest daughter who has worn a poppy every year since she was a tot.

Never seen it as glorifying war. Surely it's just the opposite.

Call me a pedant if you like.

We will remember them.

Binyon's lines. It's important.

White poppies are sold by the
Peace Pledge Union ,
1,Peace Passage,London N7 0BT .
You can also find them online at ppu.org.uk
Hope that's helpful

Pedant

It’s little to ask to support the British Legion in memory of all those brave young men, can’t see why anyone could object.

Volver I tend to stay away from any threads you are on because you are so pedantic and argumentative.
Do you trawl the forums to just cause a bit of trouble?
Why can’t you just let it go?

Sago

Volver I tend to stay away from any threads you are on because you are so pedantic and argumentative.
Do you trawl the forums to just cause a bit of trouble?
Why can’t you just let it go?

No.

But when someone is being sanctimonious about how much they want to remember those who served, they should get the words right. Because its important. No more from me.

How was my post sanctimonious?
I was not trying to be morally superior.
I was responding to the OP.

If I wore a poppy at all, which I don’t, it would be a white one. My brother wears a white one.

For me, it's a personal thing, and we should all do what feels right to us personally regarding poppies.

I certainly 'remember' those who lost their lives fighting for our country, and those who survived but whose lives were ruined by it anyway, but I don't feel that wearing a poppy actually serves any purpose - I know what I feel and don't feel the need to wear something that shows that to others, but that is just me. Very much each to their own on this matter as far as I am concerned.

The real victims of war are not just the civilians who die, but obviously they are victims. But so are the soldiers who often had no choice but to join up because they were conscripted. Even if they weren’t conscripted, they were victims if they died. My grandmother lost two brothers in their early twenties in WW1 and my father lost a cousin in WW2. My father also fought in WW2 and was shot and injured in 1945 in the push by the allies into Germany. They were all victims.

I wear a poppy to commemorate all who have lost their lives in conflicts, including members of my own family.

It’s a personal choice.

I remember as a girl at school asking why they didn’t sell white poppies to represent peace. I asked an innocent question I think the teacher gave me lines for being outspoken.
I do wear a poppy because people lose their lives at war including my family they deserve acknowledgment. If wearing a poppy is how we show it that’s fine by me I hope the money raised goes to good causes. I respect the armed forces and all they do to protect and serve us.

Where can you buy a white poppy? I would wear both if I could get a white one as well. I remember one year someone in work was selling purple ones in remembrance of the animals killed in war. I haven't seen any of those since either.

At this time of year I won’t leave the house without wearing a poppy. It’s very important to me and I have a monthly direct debit to the RBL. Tomorrow I will be at the local War memorial as usual. My grandfather went “over the top” at the Somme and my father was injured at the battle of Cassino. Thankfully they both survived but the mental and physical scars were always there. In my father’s case the rest of his life was a struggle. I wear the poppy to remember the sacrifices made so bravely and to be grateful for the peace we have enjoyed in this country since. My grandfather once told me that he truly thought that WW1 was the war to end all wars which gave him great comfort. The worst day of his life was seeing his son going to fight in WW2.

What you have got to remember is that poppy day isn't a national day of commemoration as much as a fund-raising event for a charity.

When is Poppy Day?

I buy a red poppy and usually wear it in memory of family members, service members or not, who died during the war. How anyone can see doing something to remind us of how many people died in the fighting or remembering the dead as glorifying war puzzles me.
Until I read this, I thought a white poppy was just another poppy-an affectation for those who like to be different, so thanks for the information. But if you wear a poppy until and on Remembrance Sunday, it’s a remembrance poppy.
Why not have another day, or even another flower to remind us of the need for peace.

I wear a red poppy have done since a teenager and will continue to do so

I always buy a poppy and wear it.
My Gran lost her younger brother 5 days before the Armistice aged 18. All the eldest boys of his brother and sisters had were called William.
Both my Granddads were in the Artillery one at Gallipoli and the other in Mesopotamia.
My father was at D-day in the Navy on landing craft. None of them talked about what they had seen. Though all were proud to have served. A friend of my DD was a Dr. in Afghanistan.
I buy my poppy to remember people who have given their lives in all wars. Also, the ones who survived with injuries they have to cope with for the rest of their lives. I don't buy it to glorify war.
When I read the poem in 'Flanders fields ', it is really moving and I can see why poppies are red

I wear one in honour of my dear dad.

grannyrebel7

Where can you buy a white poppy? I would wear both if I could get a white one as well. I remember one year someone in work was selling purple ones in remembrance of the animals killed in war. I haven't seen any of those since either.

You can buy them online from the Peace Pledge Union. Some shops sell them too. I’ve seen them in a bookshop.