Wednesday, 6 August 2014

We Remember On Wordless Wednesday!



The Tower Of London has marked the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War (this week) with a striking artwork of poppies. A ceramic poppy will be laid for every life lost from the UK and the Commonwealth. The sea of red grows with each passing day until all 888,246 lives are commemorated by November.  

 Monday night between the hours of 10-11pm London switched off it's lights and candles were lit on our porches and on our front door steps to remember. 

Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red is by Paul Cummins and features ceramic poppies pouring out of the tower flowing into the moat.

We too take a moment to remember all those who gave so much for us from every corner of the earth. 

Have a wonderful Wednesday all and take a moment to remember. 

 The poppies will be for sale for various military charities and we are so going to try and buy one tomorrow. Purchases from international buyers are welcome.



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62 comments:

  1. Castles Crowns and Cottages6 August 2014 at 10:32

    What a beautiful expression of such a poignant and painful moment of OUR history. Dear friends, we remember with you.

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  2. Cowspotdog6 August 2014 at 11:04

    It is so sad - today because of media coverage people get all worked up over the loss of 10 soldiers and yet the numbers for the first and second world war number in the millions. Mom's Dad was in the WW2 and was British army and we always remember poppy day

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  3. Charliedownunder6 August 2014 at 11:44

    Crikey .... so beautiful!! What a wonderful tribute to the fallen. We will remember them!!

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  4. 2browndawgs6 August 2014 at 12:17

    What a beautiful way to remember.

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  5. Zoe6 August 2014 at 12:24

    Thank yu fur postin this Molly.
    Whut a beautiful tribute.

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  6. Frank The Tank6 August 2014 at 12:59

    Hi Molly!
    What a wonderful tribute, a great way to remember them, the poppy is such a symbol of life and death, its a beautiful flower with such deep meaning, great post today in remembrance!!
    Love and licks from your furiend Frank xxxxxx

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  7. YourSpecialDog6 August 2014 at 13:11

    Great way to remember , that photo is just ... breath-taking!

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  8. Doc6 August 2014 at 13:23

    Thanks for sharing interesting history! I had seen some of the pictures on the net but didn't know the importance.

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  9. Anonymous6 August 2014 at 13:31

    That's a beautiful way to remember. XOXO - Bacon

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  10. Sheltie Times6 August 2014 at 13:43

    Beautiful tribute for what was such a horrific loss of life.

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  11. TexWisGirl6 August 2014 at 14:13

    how beautiful...

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  12. Millie and Walter6 August 2014 at 14:31

    Such a beautiful tribute.

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  13. Two French Bulldogs6 August 2014 at 14:56

    Thank you for that lesson cause we never knew it
    Lily & Edward

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  14. My Mind's Eye6 August 2014 at 15:01

    Mini Mollie and Pip....so many men and women to be thankful for and honor....
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  15. Anonymous6 August 2014 at 15:54

    Mini Molly I will remember with you and Pip. It's a great idea and I will look if I can get a poppy too. I wish they would do the same here too, think there was a reason why all those men fought and sadly it seems that reason is forgotten here....

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  16. Angels Amber and Max DaWeenie and Mom6 August 2014 at 15:58

    A sad day to remember but one that never should be forgotten.

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  17. Frankie Furter and Ernie6 August 2014 at 16:33

    Lovely post honoring those who gave SO MUCH. We will Always REMEMBER. We saw a very nice report about the Poppies on our news last night.

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  18. MadSnapper6 August 2014 at 16:41

    this is a wonderful tribute to all who died and the few who still live... so beautiful and heartwarming to

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  19. Unknown6 August 2014 at 17:07

    Beautiful tribute for those who have fallen for everything and everyone we have today. Lest we forget x

    My Dog Diaries x

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  20. Taryn6 August 2014 at 17:16

    Very beautiful and moving.

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  21. Brian's Home Blog6 August 2014 at 17:51

    That sure was a beautiful tribute sweet Molly!

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  22. Unknown6 August 2014 at 18:00

    We turned our lights off Molly, then someone promptly tripped over the cat.
    Luv's Cat Flap Cavalier X

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  23. Cathy Keisha6 August 2014 at 18:11

    What a lovely way to remember. For Memorial Day, we have cheap cloth poppies.

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  24. Murphy6 August 2014 at 18:16

    Wow, that is a beautiful way to remember something that was not beautiful. Butt remembering where we have been is impawtent.

    Your Pals Who Will Soon Reveal The Big Mystery,

    Murphy & Stanley
    MFAP

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  25. WFT Nobby6 August 2014 at 18:40

    A stunning way to commemorate such an important event.

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  26. Angry Girl Fitness6 August 2014 at 18:58

    Those ceramic poppies are beautiful. When I saw that photo of all the poppies flowing out of the Tower I wondered if they were real poppies.

    Have a wonderful day, Molly! That first photo is adorable. <3

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  27. Unknown6 August 2014 at 20:03

    Truly a wonderful tribute ... Well done ...

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  28. Kitties Blue6 August 2014 at 20:10

    W knew about this and had seen an earlier photo. This is so amazing now. What a terrific way to commemorate and remember all those who lost there lives. Thank you for sharing. XO, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

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  29. My GBGV Life6 August 2014 at 20:30

    Great way to remember and a good lesson for me since I'm from the USA, but Mom doesn't give me any UK history lessons.

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  30. Jackie Bouchard6 August 2014 at 21:15

    I saw a few really beautiful photos of this on Facebook. What a wonderful way to commemorate those lost lives. I hope you get to buy a poppy. That would be very cool.

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  31. Idaho PugRanch6 August 2014 at 21:16

    This is a beautiful post Molly
    hugs
    Mr Bailey, Hazel & Greta

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  32. Terrorzinhos6 August 2014 at 21:17

    Great post! What a beautiful tribute!
    Lot's of kisses!

    Kaiser and Fusquinho

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  33. Bella Roxy & Macdui6 August 2014 at 21:20

    We've been watching the laying of the poppies on the new. We seem to have a month of activities planned on telly.

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  34. Laika6 August 2014 at 21:45

    It was an awfull time. We remeber with you.

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  35. Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 36 August 2014 at 22:35

    Thank you, and your country, for remembering those who fought in the first world war like our great grandfather. Americans would be doing the same if so we weren't hiding under the bed in a locked room afraid of getting ebola.

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  36. Unknown6 August 2014 at 23:44

    Thanks for sharing, this anniversary isn't as well covered here, and hopefully a few more people will be reached so that we never forget all those lives lost. Love Dolly

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  37. Hailey and Zaphod and their Lady6 August 2014 at 23:51

    We think this is a beautiful way to commemorate this event. Both my great grandfather's fought with the British (as Canadian soldiers), so WWI has a special place in our heart.

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  38. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥6 August 2014 at 23:58

    What a very beautiful way to honor a very special time! The poppies are just gorgeous - too bad so many had to lose their lives for us to have this occasion to remember.

    Woos - Phantom, Ciara, and Lightning

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  39. Cat and DOG Chat With Caren7 August 2014 at 00:32

    (((hugs))))))

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  40. Katie, Julep and Derby's Mom7 August 2014 at 01:59

    Thank you for sharing.

    Have a nice day - Katie

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  41. Sully7 August 2014 at 02:16

    Thanks for sharing and such a beautiful way to remember all.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  42. Lone Star Cats7 August 2014 at 02:34

    What a beautiful tribute.

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  43. SquirrelQueen7 August 2014 at 03:24

    The poppies are a beautiful way to remember those who lost their lives.
    Thanks for sharing Molly.
    Cindi Lou & The Kitty Krew

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  44. Ziggy Stardust7 August 2014 at 04:41

    That is a beautiful tribute!


    Loveys Sasha

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  45. sprinkles7 August 2014 at 05:10

    I saw that first picture of facebook. So beautiful! Thanks for the education.

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  46. Tweedles -- that's me7 August 2014 at 05:13

    We will remember too,,the poppys are gorgeous!
    This is a beautiful tribute!
    love
    tweedles

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  47. The Adventures of the LLB Gang7 August 2014 at 05:40

    What a wonderful tribute, we are crossing our paws in remembrance.
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  48. Unknown7 August 2014 at 07:48

    Beautiful post, and photos! Thank you for your tribute.
    ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!

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  49. Anonymous7 August 2014 at 09:17

    Wonderful tribute

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  50. Anonymous7 August 2014 at 13:32

    They look amazing, I am undecided as whether or not to purchase. I would love one, but right now to blow my budget on a poppy?!! But what a brilliant tribute!

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  51. Anonymous7 August 2014 at 14:26

    The poppies are beautiful - and poignant.

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  52. stellaroselong7 August 2014 at 15:47

    Thank you for sharing this Molly, the poppies are so beautiful.
    stella rose

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  53. The Furries of Whisppy7 August 2014 at 17:36

    What a beautiful tribute. Love the poppies.

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  54. Huskies6227 August 2014 at 17:42

    What an interesting post---thank you for sharing this with us!

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  55. CATachresis7 August 2014 at 22:25

    That is a lovely tribute! The sea of ceramic poppies is quite a sight! Amazing! I heard there have been a 100,000 orders for them already! It is right that we remember.

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  56. Lakeland adventures with Lola and Milo7 August 2014 at 23:15

    Great post and a lovely tribute, we switched our lights off and lit a candle.

    Sheba.

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  57. Pat Wahler7 August 2014 at 23:28

    What a beautiful tribute! The poppies are truly lovely. We hope you're successful in getting one.

    Pat
    Critter Alley

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  58. Scottie Mom8 August 2014 at 01:55

    Beautiful tribute to those who lost their lives. Thanks for sharing with us, Molly! Much love, The Scottie Mom.

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  59. The Army of Four8 August 2014 at 01:59

    That's beautiful, Molly! We saw a lot of the tributes and they were so touching.
    God bless them all.
    Cammie!

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  60. Marty the Manx8 August 2014 at 02:07

    That is a beautiful tribute Molly. Thank you so much for sharing. Hope your Mum got one of the poppies she wanted.
    Marty and Mom

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  61. Unknown8 August 2014 at 08:01

    We've been following the various events too. We hope you get to buy a poppy!
    Wally & Sammy

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  62. LetterstoAndrew8 August 2014 at 21:30

    That's really beautiful.

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