It’s a common sight this time of year, the red flowers pinned to coat and shirt lapels.
Area legion members have been busy selling poppies ahead of Remembrance Day.
And Bayshore Broadcasting News wanted to know why you wear a poppy.
A few people say it’s because they want to honour and remember those who fought for our freedom.
One man teared up a bit when he spoke of how his father flew Spitfires in the second world war and all the festivities of this time of year should be a reminder of freedom and the beautiful things we enjoy because of that endeavour.
A lady tells us we should recognize past and current military members every day, not just once a year.
There’s been some talk recently around the idea of making Remembrance Day a statutory holiday.
Most of the people we spoke to think its a good idea to have more time to reflect on the sacrifices made for us.
But one lady was concerned that if we weren’t all at work with co-workers to pause with us for a moment of silence, many of us would probably forget or not take the day as seriously.
