[SOC] Question for Gees

[Art - W6KY]

The Armistice of WWI was signed on the 11th hour of
the 11th day of the 11th month.  This was known for
years as Armistice Day.  Poppys were worn to signify
the poppy fields where tens of thousands of soldiers
lay buried in Europe and poppies cover the graves. 
The veterans organizations sold poppies to raise money
for wounded vets as the government didn't have too
many programs to take care of them.  So if you see a
veteran at your local VA hospital selling a red poppy,
dig in.  If someome is selling you a
pink/yellow/whatever poppy it is probably to support a
puppy clinic for stressed out wienner dogs.  Kick em
in the shins!
73,  Art  W6KY

--- "Ian C. Purdie" <ianpurdie at integritynet.com.au>
wrote:

> To my cousins in the UK.
> 
> One of my most favourite satellite channels is UKTV
> and SkyNews as well [UK and 
> OZ versions]
> 
> Since about the beginning of this month all people
> broadcasting live, 
> presenters, politicians etc. wear a red poppy. Now
> we also have what we call 
> "poppy day" which naturally is 11th November. Has
> been here since 1919 [I think].
> 
> But why in the UK does this appear to go for some
> time before 11th November?
> 
> Obviously I know it's respectful but why this
> lengthy period? I can't actually 
> recall it years ago but old repeats of "Parkinson" -
> maybe 4 years old show the 
> same.
> 
> Enquiring minds etc.
> 
> 
> 
> 72/73's
> 
> Ian C. Purdie
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