Remembrance Day 2010
On Remembrance Day 2010 party leader Margaret Ritchie made history by becoming the first leader of a nationalist party to wear a poppy. She attended the wreath-laying ceremony in Downpatrick. In Northern Ireland, the wearing of poppies is controversial. It is seen by many as a political symbol representing support for the British Army. Because of this, it has long been the preserve of the unionist/loyalist community. Her actions drew praise from unionists.
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Famous quotes containing the words remembrance and/or day:
“Praising what is lost
Makes the remembrance dear.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
“Come, blessed barrier between day and day,
Dear mother of fresh thoughts and joyous health!”
—William Wordsworth (1770–1850)