I Wear My Poppy With Pride

My Poppy

By: blackdiamond38

Written on November 11th, 2012

Today I am wearing My poppy with pride.
Before I started work I attended the Remembrance Day service here at Camp baker (Australian Camp within KAF). A very moving ceremony. I have not missed a service since I have been over here. I feel proud to attend , wear My poppy and to pay My respect for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

By: blackdiamond38

Age: 46-50 , Male

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MissSass

The awesome thing is that here at home, the support and attendance at services is growing every year. The "next generation" is certainly not forgetting all those that have gone before and given the ultimate sacrifice.

Dec 5, 2012
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paphian

I was gratified to find one when I was in the UK at the end of October a few years ago.There was a time when they were common here in the USA also. It's a tradition I'm sorry to say has faded here.

Nov 18, 2012
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- blackdiamond38
  It was dissapointing here when the US soldiers would see people wearing a poppy they laughed saying "look at em wearing flowers". They had NO IDEA. Its the usual thing if its not in the USA they know nothing about it.
  
  Nov 18, 2012
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- paphian
  Unfortunately true for many. Not all of us, however.
  
  Nov 18, 2012
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SparklingDiamonds

There's always a parade/service etc at the base here which I have attended every year since I've been here

Nov 12, 2012
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JoeyPFoxx

There's a guy who sits behind me for home football games and he's an obnoxious loud mouth. He's often vulgar and is unnecessarily loud and brazen during the game. The section has learned to tolerate him and even find some humor in what he does, but there have been times when a number of us have been prepared to report him to security.
Yesterday, the PA asked for all veterans and those on active duty to stand.
He stood.
After we all recognized our heroes, I turned around and shook his hand and said "thank you."
So, we'll continue to give him grief, but, he gets the benefit of the doubt from this point forward.

Nov 12, 2012
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- blackdiamond38
  No excuse or being an *** but yes give him credit for serving his country.
  
  Nov 12, 2012
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goliathtree

I have been wearing mine since the end of October as well. I hang the old ones from the rear view mirror. Well done.

Nov 12, 2012
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Kathryn1985

A bow and an "Attaboy!" to ya BD. You and so many folks now and in the past are in my thoughts.

Nov 11, 2012
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katarina4269

Always a sad day, and a special one

Nov 11, 2012
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RKHunter

It's so important to remember ones that have given their all for us.

Nov 11, 2012
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