What does the Poppy represent?
Back to the TCPalm for one of the more beautiful explanations I’ve seen: The poppy was not chosen at random; its symbolism is both powerful and compelling. • The petals of red stand for the vast outpouring of blood • The yellow and black center, the mud and desolation of all battlefields • The green of the stem is symbolic of the forests, meadows and fields where generations of Americans have perished to make generations free. • The stem represents the courage and determination of our fallen warriors. The assembled product, a flower, is a symbol of Resurrection, which is sure to follow. Poppy Days: Dates, Drives, and Donations And now, it’s our turn: please help out in whatever way you can by thumbing through the Poppy Days: Dates, Drives, and Donations page I’ve set up for us. You’ll find a listing of local drive dates, creative ways to contribute, and easy online actions you can take to show your brotherhood/sisterhood with these American citizens who’ve been asked to sacrifice so mu
