UNCOVER THE STORIES BEHIND THE POPPY

摘要

The Royal British Legion is inviting the public in Northern Ireland to uncover the stories behind the poppy during this year's annual Poppy Appeal. From the red poppy's origins as a symbol of Remembrance and hope, through local historical connections, to modern news of how the Legion helps the Armed Forces community in your area today, there's so much to discover. The call to find out more about the Poppy Appeal and its history within your local community whenever you make your donation came from Alderman Alan Graham, Mayor of Ards and North Down, who launched the Legion's Northern Ireland Poppy Appeal at The Somme Heritage Centre, Conlig. He said, "It is important that we continue to remember the sacrifice of the soldiers who fought in the First World War, as well as more recent conflicts. I would encourage everyone to support the annual Poppy Appeal to raise awareness and vital funds for the work of the British Legion in supporting our veterans, serving personnel and their families. We in the Ards and North Down Borough are privileged to have the Somme Heritage Centre on our doorstep, where we can begin to understand what our soldiers went through and their bravery in extreme conditions."