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Veterans poppies:How soon we forgetTue, 11/22/2005 - 4:42pm
By: Letters to the ...
Perhaps because both of our fathers are veterans of World War II, or because we usually spend our wedding anniversary in Great Britain (where Remembrance Sunday is commemorated for a full week), I was saddened at how little attention is given to Veterans Day (Nov. 11) in our area. I am not referring to organized, civic events; but to personal observances. I had the distinct feeling that no one was quite sure why we were wearing our red poppies. I saw only one other person (besides a televised Tony Blair) sporting one. A few folks asked us about it; some were surprised to discover it was Veterans Day; one commented, “Oh, you bought one of those from the handicapped guys.” How heart-breaking. Parents, teachers, and pastors, please read the old poem to your charges. Veterans gave so much; more than we will ever know. “In Flanders Fields the poppies blow, Suzanne Sports ![]() |