Poppy Appeal Launches At Government House
The annual Poppy Appeal has officially launched, with Royal Bermuda Regiment Honorary Colonel David Gibbons presenting the first Remembrance Poppy to Governor Andrew Murdoch.
A spokesperson said, “Government House has advised that Bermuda’s annual Poppy Appeal has launched with a presentation of the first Remembrance Poppy to His Excellency The Governor Andrew Murdoch CMG.
“The presentation was made on November 6 by the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] Honorary Colonel David Gibbons OBE.
“The public is advised that Poppies can be obtained from various locations around the City of Hamilton on Friday, November 7, and Saturday, November 8, 2025.”
Governor Murdoch and David Gibbons
POPPY DAY
I can vividly remember world war two or WW11 does history repeat it self? There are many who do not much care . My family tells me “Mummy ! Will the bombs fall to night? ” Several homes went up in smoke near by, that night the sound from bombs was like the worst thunder storm imaginable . Every year we are reminded of the terrible experience of past and present wars as Bermuda gave many or her sons and daughters to the conflict. I am not sure if the parades are entertainment or a celebration. Now we have to worry about WW111 on or near our door step . I very much doubt that Bermuda can comfortably say ” are we really ready”.? Do you also very much doubt it ? . North America needs Bermuda as it did 85 years ago as a line of first defense as we were called upon before . Could it be that we are again sitting target. ? I have seen it all before . Wars have changed from boots on the ground to exploding guided missiles, they could come a night. ” A life lived in fear is a life half lived”. We all have got something to think about. Why does Bermuda never think about counting the chickens ?