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Each year since returning to Canada full-time in 2007, I have counted the poppies I see people wearing from the day the poppy campaign begins until 11am on November 11th. I'd tally up the count, donate 0.10$ per poppy, and send a cheque to a local veterans organization.
It used to be a sizeable donation.
In recent years, I've noticed my poppy count decreasing. I worry sometimes that people have begun to forget the past. I worry that we will soon relive their horrors in our future.
I don't base my donation on poppy counts anymore. And I no longer wait until Remembrance day arrives to make them.
I am changing too. Hopefully, for the better.
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Friday, November 18th, 2011 Posted in Frothing At The Bit, Random Burbling, Save Us From Evil | 1 Comment »
A lovely woman I know, let’s call her Kikki, has issued a challenge to Edmontonian’s to put away our “bah humbugs” and do more for others this holiday season. When ... Read more..Friday, November 11th, 2011 Posted in Those Who Volunteered | 1 Comment »
For those who have served and fallen – both during their service or after retirement – take a moment to remember their sacrifice. Serjt Alexander Cumming. S/N: 3/3748. 9th Bn Royal ... Read more..Thursday, November 10th, 2011 Posted in Those Who Volunteered | No Comments »
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in ... Read more..Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 Posted in Frothing At The Bit, Those Who Volunteered | No Comments »
In 2010 the last Canadian veteran of WWI passed away; a moment in history that should have been stamped upon each of our memories. It’s not. Many I’ve encountered are ... Read more..Tuesday, November 1st, 2011 Posted in Random Burbling | No Comments »
I've decided to move the poppy count to the right sidebar on my blog. I'll update the numbers daily so those interested in the charitable donation totals can see them. Read more..