Rememberance Sunday

In previous years it has sometimes been difficult to buy a poppy until Rememberance day is almost on us. Happily, I was able to buy my poppy last week in Starbucks; and since then I've seen them available in several places.
"We will remember them"

It's coming up to the time again to "wear you Poppy with pride"

In the news
Liverpool Guild of Students have today issued a statement saying that they will now sell poppies in Guild outlets, following discussions this week.

The statement that after the idea of banning the sale of poppies arose, "Our members have contacted us to discuss this matter, and to let us know their views."

"We are proud of our robust debating culture where people including Student Representative Officers are challenged on their viewpoints, and we believe that everyone has the right to a view. As a result of the strength of feeling, and further discussion, the Guild will be selling poppies at Guild outlets."

Within hours of the ban surfacing, over 100 students had signed a petition requesting the sale of poppies, with a total of 386 signatures being put forward.

LGoS have also said that Student Council will have the opportunity to debate the matter further.

Wish they still had the ones with the pin on them rather than the green plastic.

The fact that the Liverpool Guild of Students had discussed the idea of banning the sale of poppies is a source of dismay. Someone suggested this during a committee meeting, thinking it was a good idea and worthy of consideration. I despair, I really do. The only encouraging thing about this debacle was that it was stamped out so quickly.

Slacky, unfortunately many students are more into this

Lots of different Poppy pins and badges here

Seen my fisrt poppy today, on a loaf of bread! When Remembrance Sunday rolls around I think of this, by John McCrae. For me it tunes in to the collective sacrifice, and the responsibility that places on us. Haunted?...



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.

Latest news
he FA are ready to concede defeat in their bid for England to wear the poppy - despite David Cameron sticking the boot into FIFA.
Fabio Capello's side were desperate to have the poppy on their shirt during Saturday's friendly match against Spain at Wembley.
But even though Cameron has fired an attack at FIFA over their refusal to change the rules, the FA are now focusing on a series of alternative ways to mark Remembrance Day.
Mr Cameron said: 'This seems outrageous. The idea that wearing a poppy to remember those who have given their lives for our freedom is a political act is absurd. Wearing a poppy is an act of huge respect and national pride. I hope that FIFA will reconsider.'
The Royal British Legion has backed the FA's stance despite the loss of presence on the players' shirts for the game.

Well if it wasn't a political act then it certainly is now. I do wonder if the FA retabled their request knowing that it would be refused to stir up a hornet's nest of outrage. The poppy appeal has been around for ages and it's only now that they want it on their shirts? This is music to the conservatives ears when they are trying to drive a wedge between europe and britain. Personally, I am more offended by this:

http://millionaire.itv.com/news/Who-Wants-To-Be-A-Millionaire%20-Remembrance-Special/

The battle to win a million - why can't this time of year be a time of quiet solemnity and remembrance?

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when they are trying to drive a wedge between europe and britain.

More power to them, brick up the Channel Tunnel for me.

Schwerpunkt wrote:

... why can't this time of year be a time of quiet solemnity and remembrance?

Amen to that.

Just checked in online on this Armistace Day, and noticed a Poppy symbol on my home page. Well done Google.

It was good to see extended coverage on BBC World of the 2 Minutes silence in Trafalgar square, and all the BBC reporters wearing Poppies!

"At the going down of the Sun, and in the morning, we will remember"

Army Cadet suffers burns in blowtorch attack after selling poppies

Absolutely disgusting.

Anyway, this is the time of year to think of those who gave their lives for our freedom, and the many more who have sacrificed their health serving their country...

This is amazing...



...the Poppy Installation at the Tower of London.

Poppies coming to Liverpool - preparations start for installation
This promises to be amazing. I will take photos.

As promised, the "Weeping window" installation at St Georges' Hall....



...and here's a photo I took last night....




"At the going down of the Sun, and in the morning, we will remember"

In the week leading up to Rememberance Suinday, it was good to see Steve training in this great t-shirt....

Awesome Steve!!

At the going down of the Sun and in the Morning, We Will Remember Them!

At the going down of the Sun and in the Morning we will remember them!

RIP, Kev, Stevie, Amo, Dinger.

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Another very moving installation at the Tower, this year with thousands of torches...