This is why I will always buy a poppy...

[Arthurgray50@blu]

Many years ago, l had the greatest pleasure, to take part in the Cenotaph march in Whitehall, l am a volunteer in a great service, 17 years this year, and l had a lump in my throat, when l took part, as l was amongst people that has given me freedom, l met some great veterans, and they spoke about there ventures, which gave us that freedom, they spoke about there comrades, who gave there lifes for this country, so please remember one phrase ' going down of the sun, we will remember them', and on a personnel note ' RussB' thank you, so on Remembrance Sunday, everyone please remember the fallen and also the services of today, that defend our proud country.

[frogstamper]

Whilst in Brighton town center a couple of days ago I noticed a rather large crowd outside the Metropole hotel, so being nosey I crossed over to have a look.
I was really glad I did because all of these people, a good few hundred, had gathered to give Brighton's favourite son a cheer, Henry Allingham.
Henry is currently Britain's oldest man at 112!! also he is one of only five UK survivors of the great war, he fought at Passchendaele and is the last survivor of the biggest navel engagement ever, the battle of Jutland.
Its men like Henry, and his counterparts from numerous wars and campaigns that have made our country safe...these are the people in my mind when I wear my poppy, true British heros.

Originally Posted by Hom3r

One note the Green leaf should be positioned at the 11 o'clock position

Really? I never knew that!

Anyway - fat chance of that with mine - mine looks like last years poppy, 'cus I've been wearing it for over a week!

[Carphile]

I will always wear a poppy, with great pride

Just been talking to the local branch collectors up at the 24 hour Asda.

Apparently they have had a wonderful weekend and everyone has been giving like mad,stuffing £20 notes in the boxes...Never seen anything like it before.

[roadwolf]

Makes me wonder what they would think if they could come back and see that we have given our country away to the people they died trying to stop.

Let's not take this thread into a political debate...It's about honouring the dead,maimed,injured and living survivors of war.

[lauzjp]

I wish someone would've asked at least one of our local shops to have a poppy collection - there's none available up here!

Originally Posted by lauzjp

I wish someone would've asked at least one of our local shops to have a poppy collection - there's none available up here!

Do you have a RBL branch anywhere near you?Ask there or phone them...

Also try a local library,local council office,scouts,guides,post offices,pubs.

[lauzjp]

Originally Posted by Maggy J

Do you have a RBL branch anywhere near you?Ask there or phone them...

Also try a local library,local council office,scouts,guides,post offices,pubs.

I did contact them a few years ago, saying that they should get in touch with Age Concern who I was a volunteer with at the time - as they would've quite happily had a box in the shop.

I live over the road from where I work (in two shops!) - pub; none, mobile library; none, council office; none, post office; none. Mum in law is presently recooperating so I need to keep an eye on her too - sad to say I don't get much chance to get down town!

I know there was a shortage in Luton of volunteers, it was on the front of the local paper - but they got lots of offers, yet still none up here. Think I may have to have my own little poppy collection next year at this rate!

[etccarmageddon]

you can donate via the internet site OR buy the help for heros CD

[pedantic]

Some "people" just have no respect whatsoever.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7708662.stm

[SMG]

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

Many years ago, l had the greatest pleasure, to take part in the Cenotaph march in Whitehall,

l had a lump in my throat, when l took part, on Remembrance Sunday,

Everyone please remember the fallen and also the services of today, that defend our proud country.

Respect m8. I too have marched past the Cenotaph, & I watched my sons march past several years ago, " RTR, Desert rats parade". Its a great time to meet the old boys & reminisce.

I often shed a tear, thinking of my old mates who died over the years. But I must admit, I often get a little angry too, whenever I think of the 60,000 killed or injured at the Somme. Lions led by Donkeys. This is our history. It should never be forgotten.

[Arthurgray50@blu]

I have today read many items, where some shops and supermarkets, have banned poppy sellers, they should be shamed, but l think the biggest shame should be placed at someone doorstep, where a muslim cleric, has said that ' his' people should NOT buy or even sell poppies, for various reasons, let me say this, The fallen hero's of this country, and of today, of yesterday fought to give you the freedom, that you have in this country, where you can walk the streets, airs your views, without attack, where you can live without fear, our proud country forces gave there lives for that freedom, so l would urge all faiths who live in this country, go out and buy a poppy, and you will show your upmost respect for these fallen, and wear the poppy with pride, and say to those who don't buy a poppy, l respect my fellow man/woman, who gave there life so l can live in this country in peace.

link, please, Arthur?

Google is our friend - The Star

Funny how you forgot to mention this part of the article -
"But other British Muslims feel differently. Dewsbury MP Shahid Malik, the Government’s first-ever Muslim minister, said: “As patron of the Royal British Legion in Dewsbury I’ll be selling poppies in the town centre this Saturday.

“I think it’s really important to remember the freedoms we enjoy come at a price and sometimes the ultimate price.

“During the Second World War 2.5 million Pakistanis, Bangladeshis and Indians formed the largest volunteer army in history and some of my relatives were prisoners of war of the Japanese in Burma.

“The truth is that no matter what your background, we all must remember that people died for this country and the freedoms we hold dear and that is why I’m proud to wear my poppy.”"

Choudary, the cleric mentioned in the article, is obviously madder than a mad thing that has won mad thing of the year award.

btw, I have not heard of one shop that has banned poppy sellers.