The Story of Poppy Day & the Poet John McCrae | In Flanders Fields

As a tribute to the many who have fallen; this Remembrance Day, Captain Nick shares with us the story of Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae MD and his most famous of all poems at this time of year 'In Flanders Fields'.

[@Eastmead]

Well done Nick. We owe so many people so much.

[@Planetalkinguk]

Indeed we do, Stephen. We'll pass on your praise to Captain Nick.

[@TheFroperson]

Thank you

[@TheMuteSwan]

A poignant story, beautifully told. Thank you, Captain Nick.

[@Planetalkinguk]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@johnplowman8297]

If the background music was not so loud it would be understandable.

[@cheesypuffs8826]

It just drives me crazy how ignorant Americans are to anything that's not American or hasn't been done by an American God bless John McCrae

[@christinefougere]

Actually I think you will find Americans were the first to wear the poppy.