forgivablefoundations:micdotcom:Breathtaking photos show how Britain does Veterans Day Veterans Day
forgivablefoundations:micdotcom:Breathtaking photos show how Britain does Veterans Day Veterans Day isn’t just an American holiday. While Americans remember veterans of all wars, the federal holiday coincides with Armistice Day, where countries around the world mark the end of World War I. In Britain, thousands of blood-red ceramic poppies were “planted” at the Tower of London. The 888,246 flowers — one for each British and Commonwealth death during the First World War — have drawn an estimated 4 million visitors, according to the Independent.May I also point out that each of these ceramic poppies has been sold for £25 a piece and will be given to their new owners after they are packed away.The money raised is being split between six charities. CobseoCombat Stress - professional care for army combatants facing mental health strugglesComing Home - provides specially adapted homes for seriously injured and disabled Servicemen and general needs housing for ex-Servicemen and their familiesHelp For HeroesThe Royal British Legion - the nation’s largest Armed Forces charity, providing care and support to all members of the British Armed Forces past and present and their familiesSSAFA - providing lifelong support to anyone who is currently serving or has ever served in the Royal Navy, British Army or Royal Air Force and their families.You can find the charities, and their websites, listed here. -- source link
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