It also comes from McCrae's famous poem, In Flanders Fields, and that is really what immortalized the poppy as a symbol of remembrance, because in Europe they're everywhere.
On October 6th, 2011. See this statement in context.
On October 6th, 2011. See this statement in context.
October 6th, 2011 / 9:30 a.m.
Dominion Secretary, Dominion Command, Royal Canadian Legion
It also comes from McCrae's famous poem, In Flanders Fields, and that is really what immortalized the poppy as a symbol of remembrance, because in Europe they're everywhere.
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