Wearing a poppy not the only way to show support for the country’s veterans

By Lethbridge Herald on November 15, 2024.

Editor:

 Re: Al Beeber’s column.

Your column, in which you stated that some people “refuse” to wear a poppy, may have some truth but how dare you to paint all the rest of us non-poppy wearers with the same brush!

You have no idea.  Wearing a poppy for three or four days may make you all warm and fuzzy, and feel like you are supporting our veterans and currently serving forces. What a shallow feeling that must be.

I do not wear a poppy for these few days, just to show everybody how good of a Canadian I am but I do wear one of my fathers medals from his World War Two service, around my neck 365 days a year, in honour of his service, as well as his, and many, many, many others who have  sacrificed!

Instead of three or four days a year, I am reminded of his , as well as the untold thousands of other men and women who have served, died, been wounded, maimed, as well as those that are still serving. Every single day!

Kirby Doktor

Coaldale