A friendly Playoff Game reminder to wear your red poppies with pride on Sunday:
With the notable lack of poppies being worn I'm compelled to remind everyone that the red poppy is a Canadian symbol brought to life by Canadian army doctor after loosing a friend to the ravages of war. To quote "In Flanders Fields: The story of the poem by John McCrae", by Linda Granfield and Janet Wilson:
"The scarlet blooms we wear on our lapels today represent remembrance and life, just like the sturdy poppies that still blossom in the once bloody fields of Flanders.
War is a terrible thing, and Canadians since WW I have did what they had to do to protect the rights and freedoms of Canadians and innocent people around the world. To wear a red poppy does not celebrate war and conflict it remembers the brave people who have given and continue to give us the relatively safe life we now enjoy.
So when 11:00 am on November 11th rolls around, stop for the moment of silence where ever you are, wear the poppy with pride, remembrance and a graciousness that we have freedom so many others do not. Lest we forget. - YouTube
Much respect to all, and Go Cats Go!
Sincerely,
Jarrett Harris
Mine will be on for sure. Pinned on for good measure with the Canadian flag. My uncle is retired 2PPCLI and we always show our thanks and pride. His best friend, John "Wayne" Fought did not make it home from service in Afghanistan so he is always in our thoughts. My poppy goes on Nov 1st every year and is on every jacket I wear! I have actually had the good fortune to go to the site where John McCrae penned his famous poem and brought home some poppies from the very same field. It was the greatest trip I ever went on.
Lest we Forget
I can't remember how to edit posts - I spelled John's name incorrectly and it matters so I have to fix it. ..
Sgt. John Faught
age: 44
fallen soldier: Jan 16, 2010
Canadian Hero
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John McCrae was not only born in Guelph, he was a proud graduate of Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute.
McCrae's birthplace, only a 10 minute walk from Alumni Stadium at McCrae House, is located at:
108 Water Street
Guelph, ON NIG 1A6
519-836-1221
It is open Sunday afternoon, but only during the game hours. Open all day Monday, of course. It's still worth a drive by Sunday.
http://guelph.ca/museum/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/front-of-house-june-22-300x225.jpg
Oskee wee wee
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands, we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
Strange - poppies are only sold here in the States on November 11. Our American neighbours look at our poppies ( which are much better quality than theirs) and ask why we are wearing them from November 1 on.
Dan_here, what a great addition to this thread. Thank you. I did not know that factoid about Lieu Col, Dr. John McCrea.
Thank you for sharing. If it's okay, add it to my post on the Ticats fb page?