The poem In Flanders Field by World War One Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae was recited by a service member who did not wish to share his name—on a day devoted to remembering the fallen.

The day of, Gainesville’s chapter of Veterans of Foreign Wars handed out plastic “Buddy” poppies and copy of the famous World War I poem “In Flanders Field,” which cemented the poppy as ...

While Michigan residents attend Memorial Day parades and ceremonies, many may see roundish, red flowers. Here's the meaning behind the red poppy.

Veterans Day. Veterans Day is intended to commemorate and celebrate the service of members of the United States military, but its origins were rooted in the aftermath of World War I.

Red poppies are worn on Memorial Day to honor fallen military members. The tradition started during World War I, inspired by a poem and the poppies growing on battlefields.