‘Inspiring letter’

Dear Editor:

RE: Popularity of poppies, Nov. 14.

I read this excellent letter written by Pat Stornebrink of Belwood  regarding the poppy tradition and their readiness to explain it to others.

I have actually met people in Centre Wellington that required an explanation and I also used to hand out leaflets explaining what the Poppy Fund was all about. We should not take this tradition for granted and advise as required.

I noted the use of the words “selling poppies” included in Stornebrink’s letter and would like to mention that we avoid using that term as best possible. All funds received are accepted as donations, which in fact, is what they are.

Other than that one detail, it was an exceptionally inspiring letter.

Malcolm McCulloch,
Fergus