As Memorial Day nears you my be wearing your red poppy or seeing other who are. The symbol of the Red Poppy honors those who have died in service for our nation. I found this poem and its history about the poppy and wanted to share it with you. 


We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.
                -Moina Michael 1915

It was Moina Michael's idea to wear red poppies on Memorial day in honor of those who died serving the nation during war. She was the first to wear one, and sold poppies to her friends and co-workers with the money going to benefit servicemen in need.


I will personally be taking time to reflect and honor those who sacrificed everything for my freedoms. You are not forgotten.