Wear a Red Poppy This Remembrance Day
RSL Victoria is urging people to buy a red poppy ahead of Remembrance Day on Monday, 11 November 2024. This date commemorates the Armistice that ended World War I combat with Germany in 1918.
Each year, at 11 am on the 11th day of the 11th month, millions observe the moment of silence in remembrance.
Remembrance Day Services
Services to honor the day will be held at 11 am in Ararat, Willaura, and Lake Bolac.
The Symbolism of the Red Poppy
The red poppy, known as the "Flower of Remembrance," was one of the first flowers to bloom on the battlefields of northern France and Belgium after WWI.
Australia adopted the poppy emblem in 1921 "to honour the dead and help the living."
Where to Purchase Poppies
Remembrance Day poppies and badges are currently available at several local stores, including:
- Ritchies IGA
- Woolworths
- Bendigo Bank
- Fosters Mensland
- Deb’s Diner
- The Mess and Barracks
- Mitre-10
- Growmaster Grampians
- The Leopold Hotel
- Quick Cuts
By purchasing a poppy, individuals show respect for those who served and sacrificed.
Author’s summary: Wearing a red poppy on Remembrance Day honors the fallen and keeps the memory of their sacrifice alive across communities in Victoria.
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