Poppy

[norfolkandchance]

4 hours ago, simon43 said:

Not surprisingly, no Remembrance Day poppies to be found on sale here in north Laos.  So I colour-printed my own on stiff card :)  (My t-shirt supports those fighting in Myanmar against the illegal junta).

 

Do you wear it outside.

[Jai Dee]

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[Burma Bill]

22 hours ago, eezergood said:

Many thanks - Once again 

 

For reference (possibly for the future).

 

Some years ago when I lived in Thailand, and being a member of the Royal British Legion in Chiang Mai, I was sent a metal poppy brooch from the UK which I have worn for the occasion eversince (no need to hunt for a poppy). I shall be wearing it this coming Saturday at the Remembrance Day Service at the Foreign Cemetery in Chiang Mai where there will be a RBL Poppy Appeal box.

 

 

https://www.poppyshop.org.uk/collections/poppy-pins-brooches

Edited November 7, 2023 by Burma Bill
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[simon43]

4 hours ago, norfolkandchance said:

Do you wear it outside.

Er.. of course!  Why not?

[norfolkandchance]

12 minutes ago, simon43 said:

Er.. of course!  Why not?

Er.. OK

[freeworld]

4 hours ago, NoshowJones said:

That is exactly what I said in my post, I have every respect for the fallen of the first and second world wars.

Is there a reason to not also respect the fallen of all wars that went before the 1st and 2nd WW?

Edited November 7, 2023 by freeworld

[NoshowJones]

Just now, freeworld said:

Is there a reason to not also respect the fallen of all wars that went before the 1st and 2nd WW?

I could explain but do not want to go off topic.

[Jai Dee]

ALL, please be advised that this topic is about Remembrance Day, the day to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts.

[transam]

7 hours ago, Wobblybob said:

Another mindless attack by yobs or others on a Edinburgh war memorial, disturbing times we are living through.🥴

 

 

 

 

Assh_les doing this kinda stuff are quite common now in 2023..........

[roo860]

4 hours ago, Burma Bill said:

 

For reference (possibly for the future).

 

Some years ago when I lived in Thailand, and being a member of the Royal British Legion in Chiang Mai, I was sent a metal poppy brooch from the UK which I have worn for the occasion eversince (no need to hunt for a poppy). I shall be wearing it this coming Saturday at the Remembrance Day Service at the Foreign Cemetery in Chiang Mai where there will be a RBL Poppy Appeal box.

 

 

https://www.poppyshop.org.uk/collections/poppy-pins-brooches

I'll be there myself Bill, I'll look out for you.

[simon43]

1 hour ago, norfolkandchance said:

Er.. OK

I was never in the forces, but I recognise the freedoms that many individuals died for.  My father spent 12 years in the army in Africa (albeit not in a frontline role).  Why would you not wear a poppy outside if you have one?

[ChipButty]

Brings back memories from years gone bye how people wore it with pride, one of my earliest memories was in the Army Cadets we had a drum and bugle band come remembrance day we had a parade, fall in outside the TA center and march about 2 miles down the main road to the cenotaph, you could hear us coming for miles, proud of being in the cadets pay our respects then on to the parish church it would be packed out with all the scouts and cubs, girl guides. Locals many war vet's,

After the service we would march back to the TA center and play the drums all the way back, there would be no stopping us

[pagallim]

This may be of interest to those in Phuket:

 

https://www.thephuketnews.com/a-day-of-remembrance-90128.php

[norfolkandchance]

4 minutes ago, simon43 said:

I was never in the forces, but I recognise the freedoms that many individuals died for.  My father spent 12 years in the army in Africa (albeit not in a frontline role).  Why would you not wear a poppy outside if you have one?

Confusion junction. I was referring to your T-shirt.
I will be wearing a poppy on Saturday at Kanchanaburi.

[Tropposurfer]

If ya google 'Flanders poppies' you'll find links to Remembrance Day ... lest we forget 🙏

[digbeth]

The Thais do seem to sell and wear poppies on their veterans day in February, not November like in Europe

[simon43]

1 hour ago, norfolkandchance said:

Confusion junction. I was referring to your T-shirt.
I will be wearing a poppy on Saturday at Kanchanaburi.

 

Ah sorry, my mistake.  I certainly would not wear that t-shirt in Myanmar, because I would be deported rather quickly!  I am living in Laos now because the military junta decided to exclude me anyway from that country.  I have no problems to wear this t-shirt in public in Laos.

[norfolkandchance]

2 hours ago, simon43 said:

Ah sorry, my mistake.  I certainly would not wear that t-shirt in Myanmar, because I would be deported rather quickly!  I am living in Laos now because the military junta decided to exclude me anyway from that country.  I have no problems to wear this t-shirt in public in Laos.

No probs. Carry on.

[NanLaew]

On 11/7/2023 at 9:19 AM, BillyBloggs said:

On 11/6/2023 at 5:41 PM, eezergood said:

Sadly it is not as widely practiced as I believe it should be. 

 

 

Yeah as we take on so many things American maybe they should take on this one

 

My father served in the Scots Guards during WWII. Having lived and worked in the US thus having American friends, some still in the military, I acknowledge and respect their veterans Memorial Day while they acknowledge and respect the UK and Commonwealths's Remembrance Sunday (Poppy Day).

 

Respect does not have to be either, or.

[eezergood]

On 11/7/2023 at 11:44 AM, goldenbrwn1 said:

I’m in Bristol UK , already had some guy In Palestinian garb sat on the cenotaph here playing Islamic prayer on a loud speaker . Considering how many deluded students doing degrees in useless subjects live centrally ,I’m pretty sure it’s a matter of time before this one is vandalised .  

The ironic part is that those young men & women gave their lives so that this F@@K W!T can do as such! 

[NanLaew]

15 hours ago, eezergood said:

On 11/7/2023 at 11:44 AM, goldenbrwn1 said:

I’m in Bristol UK , already had some guy In Palestinian garb sat on the cenotaph here playing Islamic prayer on a loud speaker . Considering how many deluded students doing degrees in useless subjects live centrally ,I’m pretty sure it’s a matter of time before this one is vandalised .  

The ironic part is that those young men & women gave their lives so that this F@@K W!T can do as such! 

 

What's the chances of it being an Islamic peace prayer?

[goldenbrwn1]

7 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

 

What's the chances of it being an Islamic peace prayer?

Could well be, but still it’s very provocative. 

[jts-khorat]

On 11/6/2023 at 9:25 AM, Pouatchee said:

 

i think it is more of a commonwealth thing... if memory serves me right the americans [i am canadian] dont really follow this tradition. 

 

"Can I wear a poppy in the US?

In the United States, Americans don't typically wear poppies on November 11 (Veterans Day), which honors all living veterans. Instead, they wear the symbolic red flower on Memorial Day—the last Monday in May—to commemorate the sacrifice of so many men and women who have given their lives fighting for their country."

 

It is also not a tradition in Germany...

[eezergood]

On 11/23/2023 at 2:26 PM, jts-khorat said:

 

It is also not a tradition in Germany...

in other news, the rain makes things wet..........

 

[connda]

Try Afghanistan or Myanmar.   Lot's of poppies.

[jts-khorat]

4 hours ago, eezergood said:

in other news, the rain makes things wet..........

 

 

I merely referred to the fact, that not everybody globally -- or even in this thread -- knows what a 'poppy' is, which was countered, that this is a common custom to honor dead soldiers. While in fact this seems to be a custom quite limited to the UK and the (white?) remnants of their empire.

 

Why of all flowers a poppy was chosen is quite unclear to me; a reference to the Opium wars of Britain against China, maybe?

 

So next time, prefacing some exotic custom with an explanation, would be a lot more helpful. People would like to understand.

 

Of course, I think it important to commemorate the horrors of war -- not just the soldiers, but also with especially much thought given to the civilian victims of imperialist politics.

[eezergood]

On 11/28/2023 at 3:39 PM, jts-khorat said:

 

I merely referred to the fact, that not everybody globally -- or even in this thread -- knows what a 'poppy' is, which was countered, that this is a common custom to honor dead soldiers. While in fact this seems to be a custom quite limited to the UK and the (white?) remnants of their empire.

 

Why of all flowers a poppy was chosen is quite unclear to me; a reference to the Opium wars of Britain against China, maybe?

 

So next time, prefacing some exotic custom with an explanation, would be a lot more helpful. People would like to understand.

 

Of course, I think it important to commemorate the horrors of war -- not just the soldiers, but also with especially much thought given to the civilian victims of imperialist politics.

Given that the second and third commentors gave the requisite answer, it was obviously NOT so exotic nor was any preface needed. The fact that the Germans do not mark this occasion, is hardly revelatory nor expected given the very well known outcome. 

The poppy is a visual reminder that we remember the fallen members of the armed forces on remembrance day.

Yet you seem to wish to make this about white imperialists - horrors have been committed for centuries, this is without dispute. The poppy (for me) is to say you are not forgotten and thank you, with the hopes that a few quid goes to the legion for these old lads and lasses. Put the soap box away!