“The poem’s powerful imagery of sacrifice, remembrance, and duty helped to make poppy one of the most recognized symbols to honor soldiers who have died in combat,” said University of ...

A Canadian physician penned a poem that inspired the Memorial Day connection to the poppy. Then an American professor wrote her own poem and promoted the flower as a symbol of remembrance.

For footballer James McClean, Remembrance Sunday is arguably his most difficult day of the year. Since he first refused to wear the poppy in 2012, McClean and his family have been subjected to ...