While Michigan residents attend Memorial Day parades and ceremonies, many may see roundish, red flowers. Here's the meaning behind the red poppy.

Much like thoughtful Memorial Day quotes, poppies help keep our attention on the most important aspect of the holiday.But when did the red poppy became a national symbol of remembrance and how did ...

Over 100 years later, red poppies from both the VFW and the American Legion still are handed out on veteran recognition days such as Memorial Day, Veterans Day and National Poppy Day. When is ...

Red poppies are worn on Memorial Day to honor fallen military members. The tradition started during World War I, inspired by a poem and the poppies growing on battlefields.

You might see people wearing the poppy, a roundish, red flower on a lapel — especially on the Friday before Memorial Day.

The poppy flower has long been associated with veterans and their service, but what does it symbolize and why? The flower is commonly used on both Veterans Day and Memorial Day as a symbol to ...

The USAA Poppy Wall of Honor returns to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to recognize 600,000 fallen heroes with a powerful Memorial Day tribute.

But when did the red poppy became a national symbol of remembrance and how did this particular bloom become the official Memorial Day flower in the first place? To explain, let's rewind all the ...

On Friday and through the Memorial Day weekend, you may see people handing out and wearing red flowers. Here's why.

The poppy flower has long been associated with veterans and their service, but what does it symbolize and why? The flower is commonly used on both Veterans Day and Memorial Day as a symbol to ...

The poppy flower has long been associated with veterans and their service, but what does it symbolize and why? The flower is commonly used on both Veterans Day and Memorial Day as a symbol to ...