tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post1261842820889557988..comments2024-03-24T12:54:29.192-04:00Comments on P i g t o w n * D e s i g n: Poppy DayPigtown*Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-82966907218176893442012-11-01T21:14:03.743-04:002012-11-01T21:14:03.743-04:00I aQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ]jh...I aQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ]jhn.+}| <br /><br /><br />I was going to respond but Gus, the kitten, just laid down on the keyboard and sent you these sweet nothings.<br /><br />xo Jane and Gusflwrjanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14905305551745652868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-74547900284566560482012-11-01T19:22:16.372-04:002012-11-01T19:22:16.372-04:00I just finished the fight of my life (against town...I just finished the fight of my life (against town hall) in the name of democracy. When we had our march and rally we ended it at the war memorial in town park and took a moment to honour those who died so we could have the freedom to march and speak our mind and stand up to authority when we feel something is wrong. My great grandfather died at Flanders and my grandfather served in WWII - Suburban Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08229769705478339351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-10305323251040633202012-11-01T16:21:50.564-04:002012-11-01T16:21:50.564-04:00Thank you for such an important post. When I was ...Thank you for such an important post. When I was a child, I remember red poppies being handed out in front of local stores, but I had no understanding of their meaning. Today I have such great appreciation for our veterans and I think it is a shame that this holiday has lost so much of its importance. Most businesses don't acknowledge the day because they give their employees two days off PattyMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-1454508346496117112012-11-01T12:35:35.133-04:002012-11-01T12:35:35.133-04:00At 92, Bridget Maginn organized and realized The B...At 92, Bridget Maginn organized and realized The Blue Star Memorial located across from The Rawlings Blake Conservatory in 2012. An English woman, she was eternally grateful for the aide of The United States. Specifically several pilots, who prior to our involvement came via Canada to England's desperate need for help. Together with Baltimore City Garden Clubs she raised the needed funds Leslie Hurka Goldsmithhttp://www.extraordinary-events.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-78671316672320872772012-11-01T12:19:00.062-04:002012-11-01T12:19:00.062-04:00Just last week two WWII veterans visited the churc...Just last week two WWII veterans visited the church where I am a volunteer docent. One had been a POW. I thanked them for their service to our country and the free world. Where would I be if my forebears and other citizens hadn't stepped forward, left their families, endured hardships, and fought to ensure our safety and freedom. I have an ancestor buried at Flanders Fields; he was only Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07023378907093973792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-61268131108011551672012-11-01T10:42:13.441-04:002012-11-01T10:42:13.441-04:00I wear the poppy proudly! On all sides of the fami...I wear the poppy proudly! On all sides of the family, fellows fought bravely for me. Now I show how much I appreciate everyone of their acts + all the men & women who serve. xxpeggybraswelldesign.compeggy braswellhttp://peggybraswelldesign.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-86422146807423062362012-11-01T10:20:27.029-04:002012-11-01T10:20:27.029-04:00This is a very timely post. Just yesterday I compl...This is a very timely post. Just yesterday I completed my orientation to become a volunteer at the Loch Rave Veteran's Rehabilitation Center. I can't wait to get started! My grandfather served in the Italian air force during WWI and my Dad was a Navy SeaBee during the Korean War. Veterans deserve our respect. JayneThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11185513166187615038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-40940694947621370262012-10-31T22:58:35.168-04:002012-10-31T22:58:35.168-04:00I am so proud of the men and women who serve our c...I am so proud of the men and women who serve our country, risking their lives for our safety and those of others.<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-39907670946446321852012-10-31T22:57:49.822-04:002012-10-31T22:57:49.822-04:00This such a fabulous reason to post, Meg. I come f...This such a fabulous reason to post, Meg. I come from a nearly complete line of U.S. veterans (ala Capt. Dan in Forrest Gump) except the Vietnam war. My dear grandfather fought in Europe in WWII . He only ever told a story about getting a call to "move out" while they were all showering. They took turns driving like hell while naked and dressing. He was a calm and gentle man that must Kerry Steele- Design du Mondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13066816712379181399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-28438814214989206742012-10-31T22:48:00.671-04:002012-10-31T22:48:00.671-04:00As a child, I remember visiting the bank with my b...As a child, I remember visiting the bank with my bank book to make a deposit and leaving the bank to encounter a gentleman offering a crepe paper red poppy for a donation. I was always impressed with the handmade crepe paper poppy -- today not so much-- but I still make a donation outside the market where the vets hold down the fort. Perhaps volunteers could elevate the poppy, I mean Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com