Meaning of the poppy

The poppy symbolizes remembrance of soldiers and their sacrifice. Why has wearing a poppy become a social argument when it should unite Canadians in one voice: “Thank-you for defending our democracy.” Over 1.6 million Canadians have volunteered over the years to defend Canada with 100,000 lost lives and countless physical and mental injuries. Is it asking too much for a nation to honour them by just wearing a poppy, observing two minutes silence at 11 a.m. or attending war memorial services. Lest We Forget!

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