I always wear my poppy. Well before the time they are available and well after remembrance day. Even when i lived in the states and when i'll live there again. The veterans (past, present and future) of our armed forces deserve more than this show of appreciation but it is at least some form of appreciation that everyone can and SHOULD show.
My daughter is 2. She doesn't understand the reason why the poppy is important but she understands that it is important to mom and dad that we all wear one. She was so proud when she handed the $20 bill to the veteran the other day to get her Poppy Dog. I was so proud that she asked for money to give to the veteran so she could get the dog. (NOTE: she has never asked for money to buy something. Nor has she asked in stores since we got the dog. Before this I didn't realize she knew we gave money at stores to get things).
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