happy remembrance day

[BEEDEE]

I have changed the title for the OP. But before any others take apparent offense, Remembrance Day (or Armistice Day for some) is observed in the UK and many Commonwealth countries by a poppy appeal by the returned services organizations. Poppies are sold starting several weeks before the event. Thus the day is often informally referred to as Poppy Day, not as a mark of disrespect but as a remembrance of the fields of poppies in Flanders and the numbers of soldiers decimated by the trench warfare of WW1.

Brian

[KFCarter]

I have changed the title for the OP. But before any others take apparent offense, Remembrance Day (or Armistice Day for some) is celebrated in the UK and many commonwealth countries by a poppy appeal by the returned services organizations. Poppies are sold starting several weeks before the event. Thus the day is often informally referred to as Poppy Day, not as a mark of disrespect but as a remembrance of the fields of poppies in Flanders and the numbers of soldiers decimated by the trench warfare of WW1.

Brian

I remember small paper poppies that we wore as kids in the U.S., too... I don't remember if they were given to us at school or if they came via the base (we're Army brats). It's been years since I've seen any here, though, but the poppy will always be a strong association with this day for me... that and my Dad's recitation to us of "In Flanders Field".

Remembering today, all those who fought and all those who fell.

[Jock Scot]

I have changed the title for the OP. But before any others take apparent offense, Remembrance Day (or Armistice Day for some) is celebrated in the UK and many commonwealth countries by a poppy appeal by the returned services organizations. Poppies are sold starting several weeks before the event. Thus the day is often informally referred to as Poppy Day, not as a mark of disrespect but as a remembrance of the fields of poppies in Flanders and the numbers of soldiers decimated by the trench warfare of WW1.

Brian

Just to explain and not make an issue out of this. It is the word "Happy" that I am uncomfortable with as is, I suspect, Highland Logan. "The Day", Poppy Day, Remembrance Day is almost a sombre day for us, not unhappy, but happy would not be a word used to describe the occasion. My family, for instance, remember a nephew killed on the first day of the second Iraq War, an Uncle killed flying a Hurricane in the Battle of Britain, 11 assorted relatives killed in WW1, and I could go on. So for us in the UK and the Commonwealth "Happy" does not describe the day. Pride yes, wonder at the suffering yes, recognizing sacrifice yes, thanks yes, happy no.

[McMurdo]

Just to explain and not make an issue out of this. It is the word "Happy" that I am uncomfortable with as is, I suspect, Highland Logan. "The Day", Poppy Day, Remembrance Day is almost a sombre day for us, not unhappy, but happy would not be a word used to describe the occasion. My family, for instance, remember a nephew killed on the first day of the second Iraq War, an Uncle killed flying a Hurricane in the Battle of Britain, 11 assorted relatives killed in WW1, and I could go on. So for us in the UK and the Commonwealth "Happy" does not describe the day. Pride yes, wonder at the suffering yes, recognizing sacrifice yes, thanks yes, happy no.

I could not agree more Jock.

[scot]

I am HAPPY that I've had my freedom preserved by many brave souls who went before me...they would want me to be HAPPY...they would also want me to REMEMBER...as for the rest of you nit-picking weenies...over and out

Scot

[highlander_Daz]

Im appaled..... "happy" rememberance day ? its a day of mourning and reflection. however as you say in a world of freedoms won by the brave souls you have the right to be happy, even if it bafflingly so to most folk.

nit-picking weenie

[Peter C.]

It seems as though the meaning of Poppy Day or remembrance day has been lost to some. It has nothing to do with freedom. None of the wars Britain has fought in since WWII has involved any threat to her freedom. The dead from those wars are remembered today as well.

As highlander daz said, today is a day of mourning and reflection.

To wish someone a happy remembrance day is like wishing someone who is about to bury their father a happy funeral.

A sad nit-picking weenie

Peter

[skyeryder]

We should remember, then select peace!

[Paul Henry]

I have changed the title for the OP. But before any others take apparent offense, Remembrance Day (or Armistice Day for some) is celebrated in the UK and many commonwealth countries by a poppy appeal by the returned services organizations. Poppies are sold starting several weeks before the event. Thus the day is often informally referred to as Poppy Day, not as a mark of disrespect but as a remembrance of the fields of poppies in Flanders and the numbers of soldiers decimated by the trench warfare of WW1.

Brian

I suspect it is the word "happy" that seems a very odd choice, it is a significant day and an important day of remembrance