Tag: Remembrance Day
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Daughter Fights Funeral Giant for Grave Compensation After Empty Resting Place
Background: A search for a father’s final resting place Elizabeth Patrick recently hoped to find closure on Remembrance Day by locating her late father’s grave. The search, which spans nearly a decade, took her to a cemetery just outside Winnipeg, in Manitoba, Canada. Her father, a World War II veteran, passed away years ago, but…
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White Poppies vs Red: Should we swap in Remembrance?
Introduction: A symbol under fire Every year, the red poppy for Remembrance Day becomes both a ritual and a battleground. While many see the flower as a tribute to those who sacrificed in war, others argue that the accompanying culture of public shaming and performative displays has turned toxic. Some propose the white poppy as…