Poppies from the First World War tour country as symbol of hope, resilience

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Dried and pressed flowers that were sent home during the First World War are touring the country as part of an exhibit called War Flowers.

Two years ago when Heather Campbell was sorting through a box of books she came across a Bible from her grandmother. Tucked inside was an envelope carrying a yellowing letter and a poppy from Flanders Fields sent during the First World War.

In a recording shared by Campbell her late aunt Elspeth Angus, who was Cantlie's grand-daughter, describes how he came about his daily ritual. Campbell said the letters and flowers are "probably a translatable story into any time of war, any type of adversity.""They still can find beauty amidst things that are pretty horrific, and we should celebrate that and remember that. It's really symbolism, isn't it?"

 

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My grandma from Russia always sent me a beautiful pansy dried in each letter and birthday card till she died. It's a great sentiment across the matrix

Funny you CAN'T FIND ONE IN OTTAWA!!! AND A HOLE TRUETREASON CALLING FOR A MEETING ON REMEMBRANCE DAY?!!! AFTER CALLING THE ELECTION ON 9/11!!! F YOU

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Our Father, whoart in heaven, Hallowed bethy name. Thy Kingdom come Thy willbe done on Earth as it is inHeaven. Give usthis day our daily bread & forgiveus our trespasses, aswe forgive thosewho trespass against us. For Thine isthe Kingdom, thepower & theglory forever& ever. Amen.

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