American Couple Reacts: UK: Nimrod-Edward Elgar | The History Of Remembrance Day Poppies! FIRST TIME

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

On this Remembrance Sunday (which is also Natasha's Birthday!) we listen for the very FIRST TIME to an emotional British song played at the Cenotaph in London, Nimrod by Edward Elgar. We also learn all about the Poppy! The history of the poppy, why the poppy? Who came up with it? What does it mean? This was incredibly educational for us and we really think you may learn a new fact here too. Our never-ending gratitude, love and constant respect for ALL Allied Militaries of the USA! Thank you for your service each and every Veteran that is watching! Please watch from beginning to end. God Save The King & God Bless America! Thank you SO much for watching! If you enjoy our content, please consider subscribing to our channel, it is the BEST way to support our channel and it's FREE! Also, please click the Like button. Thank you for your support!

[@neilgayleard3842]

It's my birthday as well today. So this made a good start to a special day this year. I did know all of this. It's good for you and others to learn as well. Have a good day, I will haha.

[@TreVader1378]

Happy birthday Natasha, may you have many more to come, many happy returns.

[@lordIanHouston]

Happy Birthday Natasha, Debbie please get well soon 🙂xx

[@lewissmith3896]

HBD Tash. God bless your beautiful angelic soul.

[@anwenpoole2115]

Happy birthday, Natasha. Wishing you peace and happiness. Thanks for the touching tribute. I didn't get to our cenotaph today, so it was kind of you to do this for me to watch at 11 today ❤

[@davidireland4433]

As a British veteran I would like to say: red poppy white poppy, no poppy - it is YOUR RIGHT TO CHOOSE. It is the very thing we signed up to defend, the right of people to live in a country where they are free to choose. All we ask in return is that on one day of the year, for two minutes, people remember that freedom doesn't come for free and that all too often, peace has to be fought for.

[@jillosler9353]

God Bless you and thank you. ❤

[@justonecornetto80]

I don`t donate to the poppy appeal because those who run the RBL are rotten. Veterans hotels have been closed down as a cost cutting measure while six figure salaries are paid out to paper pushers at their HQ. I give to SSAFA which is run from top to bottom by volunteers and doesn`t mess veterans about with mind numbing bureaucracy when they need help.

[@dabrab]

Well said. I do not generally wear a poppy, however, I served for more than 40 years and remember all those who died serving our country in other ways. For example, I write this while visiting the Somme.

[@MrDaiseymay]

Buying and Wearing the Poppy, not only helps the cause financially, but also reminds the current generation in particular, , how and why it is a emblem of freedom, that came at such a high cost. The RED of the poppy, as you know, signifys the BLOOD that was shed on our behalf. @@dabrab

[@TheRamblingsoldier]

@@MrDaiseymay nothing to do with blood its what grew on Flanders after it could of been a daffodils then it would of been yellow

[@JM-rl5qb]

I am 16 years old and live here, in the UK. Yesterday, I walked to our local war memorial on my own, to pay respect at 11:00 AM 11/11. I spoke with a war veteran named John - he fought in the Falklands & Afghan War and spoke about how he lost many close friends. Despite having such a large age gap, we made a good connection, and it was so very nice to speak to someone from another generation, who gave their life to serve our country 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸

[@lynneedwards4538]

Thank you for the respect and compassion you showed. You made other people very happy today. I wish you all you wish for yourself in life. I have a feeling you are going to have a bright future.

[@justonecornetto80]

The epitaph on the war memorial at Kohima says the following: "When you go home Tell them of us and say, For your tomorrow, We gave our today." Says it all really.

[@JM-rl5qb]

@@Soulkid65 Thank you for your kind words, and thank you to your family for their sacrifice 🇬🇧

[@JM-rl5qb]

@@justonecornetto80 Absolutely! I will always remember those words

[@JM-rl5qb]

@@lynneedwards4538 Thank you very much. I wish you the same! 😊🇬🇧

[@BudA29]

My dad and two uncles fought in WW2 .... my grandad fought in WW1....so proud of them, but sad what our country has become. WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

[@echobeefpv8530]

I'm a Canadian, in Canada, Remembrance Day is November 11, and for me, it is for the fallen, and all the people left behind in war. The day is to honor those who are no longer here, and those who serve. I wear a poppy for the week before, and replace it several times. When they fall, it is a reminder of the fallen soldiers , they have to be replaced. I take this very seriously and solemnly, as a tribute to the service and freedom given to me. Go look at Vimy Ridge, Canada has paid a very high price throughout history.

[@simhedgesrex7097]

Remembrance Day is the 11th in the UK too, but the church services are held on the nearest Sunday, which is called Remembrance Sunday.

[@Stand663]

My maternal grandfathers came from Canada 🇨🇦. They fought in both wars.

[@roywilliams2090]

Visted the Canadian cemetry there 10 years back. At the entrance were Canadian students who proudly gave up their time to guide visitors..very humbling and moving and great credit to them ❤

[@lucyrigden]

The black adder series did one on the First World War and the final scene was where all the characters came out of the trenches and ran towards the German line. They all fell and the scene greyed out and poppies grew up, it was a very moving scene. It is a very emotive symbol simple but effective.

[@juliecorby3134]

It never fails to make me cry .

[@Painter75-z5l]

My thoughts when I saw that scene was they made the point at the end of the comedy series that said “this was real and no laughing matter”

[@doreenwatson-read]

I'm going to re-watch that

[@neilbadger4262]

That scene specifically they had to slow it down as the "no mans land" was only about 5 meters wide for running across it. They also found that it still looked ridiculous as the actors had to come to a complete stop to avoid running into the film cameras. I cannot remember her name, but a lady proposed fading out the footage of the guys and overlaying the field of poppies. Amazing really how a few problems in filming and editing would lead to such an emotive scene.

[@TimBadger-w7d]

It’s extremely moving

[@gillianashley1820]

I cannot listen to Nimrod without crying. Edward Elgar lived in Worcestershire, about 25 miles from where I am, and composed much of his music whilst walking over the beautiful Malvern Hills. When I visit there, all I can hear in my head is Nimrod. It is a piece so evocative of England in particular. As for poppies, as well as the traditional red and white, there has been a recent trend for purple poppies, too, in remembrance of all the animals who died during wartime, particularly horses and dogs. I, and my dog, wear both red and purple poppies throughout.

[@sedekiman824]

I know Malvern very well. I used to live in Leominster, now in Ohio! Used to show at the Three Counties Show every Year. I remember when very young an Monitor tv program me about Elgar, and always remember the part where as a youngster Elgar is riding his pony across the Malverns to Elgar's glorious music. Wonderful.

[@gillianashley1820]

@@sedekiman824 I remember that Monitor programme, too. You have travelled a long way beyond the Malvern Hills. Best wishes to you.

[@sedekiman824]

@@gillianashley1820 Yes I have! Thank you for you lovely reply. We used to come in the "back way" to Malvern, passed the running spring, where people people filled up water bottles. Never did myself, wish I had.

[@gillianashley1820]

@@sedekiman824 Me, too, though I’ve purchased many bottles of Malvern water in my time!

[@RossoVerdeNero]

I don't have any connection with Elgar or Worcestershire. But Nimrod gets me every time, as it is just one of the best four and a bit minutes of music ever composed. And when played in the context of Remembrance Day, it transcends music and speaks to your soul.

[@adventussaxonum448]

My great -uncle was shot in the lung during the battle of The Somme. He remembered lying wounded in a ditch and being aware of a mass of poppies all around him, amongst the bodies of his mates. He was a hard, taciturn Wiltshire farmer, who never showed any emotion, but always teared up when he saw the Remembrance Day poppies. Lived until his mid nineties.

[@overopensights]

Bless him!

[@maureenalder8905]

Thank you for sharing that 😢

[@1990pommie]

visited s w france amazing sight fields of poppies all kinds of colours

[@cherylsemrau7100]

The poppies are because of Canadian Dr. McCrae's poem In Flanders Fields. Poppies are not controversial. Us Canadians are very proud of the Dr.McCrae and the poppy.

[@Invictus357]

And by veterans here in Australia 🇦🇺 Always wore a Poppy for as long as I can remember, and still wearing them 63 years later.

[@ruthfoley2580]

They can be in the UK for varying reasons.

[@stoptheplanetiwantoff6906]

Puppies are also used here in New Zealand for our return servicemen and woman who's sadly lost their lives in all conflicts.🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿 and it's the only time New Zealand and Australia don't take the mickey out of each other we respect the Anzacs.

[@markhepworth]

@@ruthfoley2580🤦‍♂️ No they aren’t you clown.

[@MrDaiseymay]

These objecters should be----I was going to say ,Pitied, but NO, they are ignorant of facts, and the whole point of this rememberance is YES, to remember and express thanks for the freedom they gave us. ONE DAY, out of 365; is that too much to give? THEY---gave their lives, Many were teenagers.

[@ken46val]

I’m 81 years of age and still cry when this is played. I’m crying now

[@cassmartin5851]

My dad was in the Army for 22 years and he always supported the British Legion. When he died, the local Legion gave him a guard of honour as his coffin entered the church. Still gets me emotional 15 years later.

[@robert-hh2ft]

nimrod by elgar is still the most moving and profound music i have ever heard in my life full of so many emotions and thoughts god bless our fallen

[@steveroberts728]

The Red Poppy is a symbol of Remembrance, not a symbol of war. Whilst I support the rights of individuals, I feel that this one symbol should unite rather than divide. Wear your Poppy regardless of your politics, religion, orientation or gender. You are not supporting war, you are remembering those who were maimed, physically or mentally or who sacrificed their lives so that you have the “opportunity” to make this choice. The Purple Poppy is being seen more often nowadays and it commemorates the 8 million horses, mules, camels, donkeys and over 1 million dogs killed during WW1 alone. These animals died not only in battle but as a result of disease, drowning in mud but also in experiments. In France, the Cornflower is the National flower of remembrance, in Belgium it’s the Daisy and in Germany, it’s the Forget-Me-Not. For many Dutch people, the Crocus is often seen as a flower of remembrance and in Poland the red Poppy holds a special place in the Nations heart, standing as a symbol of Remembrance, Sacrifice & Resilience. FYI As a final point on this subject, sprigs of Rosemary were often worn as Symbols of Remembrance. There are historical photographs showing this practice and even some evidence going back to Roman times. Lest We Forget.

[@deborahconner2006]

I've just stood with alot of other customers and supermarket staff observing 2 minutes silence and did the same at work yesterday to show thanks and respect for what both human and animal hero's have done for us in the past

[@NeilT3485]

Hello to you both, from the UK I'm an ex RAF dog handler, I wear a poppy every day of the year as I lost a close friend and it's for him and all others that gave their lives for our freedom. We will never forget. Thank you for doing this video. Neil

[@AnjiHinton]

Remembering my lovely Mum and Dad today. They met when they were both based on the same RAF camp. My dad pursued my mum by singing "Yours" under her barrack window! They married withing 7 weeks and were married for 50 years! What a strong love!!! I miss you both so much, and thank you for your service and our freedom. I am proud to remember Jock (Harry) and Terry (Dorothy) Gray. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@anncollier2094]

What a lovely tribute.

[@jeanetteshepherd1142]

Good morning ladies. I have always worn 2 poppies, the red one for my uncle who died at sea. He was a u boat spotter in WW2 and his crew all got to safety but he died in the torpedo attack and his body was never found. He was 19. The other poppy I wear is a white one for my grandad, my uncle's father. He was a pacifist and refused to bear arms during WW1, but he did go out as a medic and stretcher bearer in the trenches. He was gassed twice and came home in October 1918 with shell shock. He married my grandma but was never able to work because of illnesses from the gassing and shell shock. My grandma and aunts all wore the 2 poppies every Remembrance for these 2 brave men and I do the same now, even though I never met either of them.

[@monza1002000]

I think the medics are the bravest of the brave...❤

[@susieq9801]

@@monza1002000 - The nurses are often forgotten too and many of them died or suffered from the horrors they saw.

[@dmac8949]

I am a Canadian and we also wear the poppy. This is the first time I have ever heard of the white poppy. Very interesting, I'll have to look this one up.

[@markhollywood7135]

My respects to both men in your family my father fought in the second world war right from the start to the finish serving in Egypt, Italy, France, Belgium,and finally in Germany liberating Bergen Belsen. He never spoke of what he went through bar once he told me about Royal Marines protecting him from snipers whilst he de mined a bridge into Germany. Like your uncle he suffered from shell shock the whole of his life and feared his death and if he was forgiven by God. I pray for him and all the poor souls trapped in service both sides for what they were forced to do.

[@grahvis]

A British officer in Burma during WW2, stated the US, conscientious objectors serving as medics, were the bravest men he had ever seen.

[@elizabethadams4921]

I knew about the poppies growing on the battlefield but the rest I didn’t know, I love poppies and don’t find them depressing at all and to anyone who disagrees with us wearing the poppy to remember our fallen dead they can just bog off( as we say in England). I will always wear my poppy with thanks and pride. ❤

[@Me.ddddddddddddd]

You're so respectful and your late loved ones would be very proud of you . Love from UK.x

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Bless you ❤️

[@rickcleal668]

Happy Birthday. Bless your hearts Natasha & Debbie for your kind comments and sincere sentiments. You really are special people. From a Coldstream Guards veteran

[@adrianpollard2763]

Good afternoon ladies. This is a wonderful video. Here in the UK, the poppy is a symbol of the pride and respect we have in remembering the fallen in WW1 onwards, and the allies of any nation that fought alongside us to secure freedom and peace from tyranny. The USA veterans are greatly admired here, and the British people know the vital role they played in helping to defend us against the horrors from the dark days of the past, along with the Polish, Canadians, Australians and many others. Even in the ridiculous times we live in now, nothing and nobody can take away our pride and support for all of the allies forces that have us so much and paid the ultimate price.

[@Anglo_Saxon1]

John McRae.What a special man he was,and the number of hearts that his very profound words still go on to touch is innumerable.

[@richardpirouet9558]

Nimrod was the piece of music that my mother requested for her funeral. It was extremely moving that day she was 103 when she died.god bless her.

[@margaretnicol3423]

It sounds like the US poppy was a fashion for a while but the UK poppy became a tradition. As you know, Brits are very big on traditions. 🙂

[@garyford3533]

yes we are.

[@colindebourg626]

A very moving and emotional piece music from Elgar, in the UK we won't forget.

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

Edward Elgar is one of the great classical composers.

[@annemumby-qt9uo]

Some choose to believe the red poppy glorifies war, hence controversial. There are white poppies for peace. However, the red poppy is also for peace. I was brought up in R.A.F. Married quarters. Every year we'd be reminded in school that the red poppy reminds us of ALL those who died in war. Allies and enemies. Civilians and combatants. Men and women. Young and old. Rich and poor. All colours and religions. By remembering the horrors of war, we would have peace. How inclusive is that one red poppy! It will also include LGB, but that wouldn't have been said back then.

[@lynnedyer8714]

Thank you as always for your respect and love. Poppies are a symbol of hope and resilience and always will be. Nimrod is the most hauntingly beautiful piece of music. Get well soon Debbie and happy birthday Natasha.

[@missmerrily4830]

"Nimrod' from Elgar's Enigma Variations, is woven into so many of my memories. It's such a poignant tune and used frequently in the military during parades and church services, so as an ex-army wife of many years standing, it conjures up so many occasions when it was played. Just beautiful. Ladies, if you ever get the opportunity, visit Northern France during late summer/early autumn. Still, after all these years, as the fields are ploughed, the marks of the old trenches appear in the soil and the poppies proliferate. It's so moving and is, to me, the perfect symbol of all who suffer in war. John McCrae a WW1 poet wrote this: In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie, In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. This poem was also a part of the decision to choose the poppy as the symbol of the Earl Haig Fund and then the British Legion, to raise funds for the many who fell and left dependants, or who were maimed and needed assistance after the war, (and then sadly, wars) were over. He was a Canadian Lieutenant Colonel, and a surgeon during the second battle of Ypres, and himself died of pneumonia towards the end of the first world war, at the age of 45.

[@dougmoodie8713]

As a veteran myself and being from a forces family, grandfathers, father WW2, both sisters and four brothers all served, the poppy is first and foremost a symbol of remembrance. It honours those who died and those whose suffering continues after serving. It is not however a law to wear a poppy. The vital thing to remember is it’s about personal choice and the freedom to choose to wear a poppy or not. That’s the freedom that was given by the sacrifice of those who fell, their legacy is freedom and i choose to wear a poppy. Great video and thank you

[@NeilusNihilus]

Proud member of the British Legion here.

[@anthonyz2707]

just watched the march past at the cenotaph... one particular wreath that caught my eye was the 'Red Paw' wreath.. symbolising all the search dogs that 'bloodied there paws' digging out people buried under rubble . Get well soon Debbie and it's ok to 'Tear up'... it shows your humanity...It's a great shame that there weren't any U.S veterans in the March past..we fought and died together as brothers in arms

[@kaafromoz]

To hear there is controversy over the red poppy was a shock to me, here in Australia it has always been a red poppy for remembrance day and in recent years the Purple one for the brave animals that also served. As a Australian Army Vet I will always wear a red poppy proudly alongside my medals as to me it is red for the blood shed by those who served and those who paid the ultimate price for the freedom we share. Ty Ladies this was an interesting video and I love to learn. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘❤❤❤❤

[@enidcronin9704]

I live in Worcester UK and we're very proud that Sir Edward Elgar who composed Nimrod was born and died in Worcestershire and lived most of his life in Worcester. Whenever I hear Nimrod I think of walking on the Malvern hills and the view from the top over the whole county. Truly inspirational.

[@Decameron-pj]

I’m from the West Midlands and always feel the same when I see the counties spread below me from the top of the Malvern. So beautiful it makes your heart swell and brings a tear to your eye

[@chrisbanks5925]

Nimrod is spine chilling . . I always think of my father who served on the front line with the Coldstream Guards in WWII.

[@dianeknight4839]

Nymrod always make me cry. Girls I know how much you love the military, you would love the march past at the cemetery, it is huge and includes all services both serving and veteren, including war widows and auxilliary services. The Festival of remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall is one I never miss and at the end everything falls silent while thousands of Poppy petals fall onto the heads of the young soldiers in the auditorium. It is always attended by the Monarch and members of the Royal Family. Definitely worth a watch.

[@susansmiles2242]

I am currently watching the march past now. Very emotional 🥲

[@Lee-70ish]

Have to say you are very right ladies when you say we are more similar than different My old man was Royal Navy combined ops. His little assault landing craft saw him at one time or another carrying British, Canadians, Anzacs, indian, Gurkas and US troops into battle. All with a common goal and all looking out for eachother. Rip to all those who never came home. He said to me not long before he died. " Son, there are no heros in war. Just the living the dead and the maimed" "Its not the movies " Whether you agree or not he earned the right to say it.

[@kimmarievan-ever6599]

There were veterans from all over the world marching at the Cenotaph today..yes Nimrod is very moving..you need to listen to it full wack to really appreciate it..hope you feel better soon Debbie..l had it right at the start..hope you feel and get well soon..mine took bloody ages to clear up..wouldn't wish it on anyone🇬🇧💞✝️🙏

[@davejones9589]

Lovely words from you both. ❤️. My grandfather and great uncle were in Dunkirk and were evacuated. He stood for hours in the freezing sea waiting for a British destroyer to pick him up. He then fought to free Europe. I'm so glad they fought and survived 🙌 so that we can enjoy a relatively free world. Keep posting your amazing content. I look forward to seeing it weekly!! 🇬🇧🇺🇲

[@inalarose7875]

Growing up in Australia we always had rosemary for Remembrance - as it grew wild at Gallipoli. We also have the poppies but rosemary feels like our main symbol. I remember old ladies handing it out with safety pins for us to wear as children. And of course it harks back to Ophelia in Hamlet - "There's rosemary, that's for remembrance. Pray you, love, remember."

[@dms246]

I didn't know that about rosemary and Australians. Thank you for teaching this elderly Scot something new!

[@estherdavidson7959]

To hear Nimrod being played at the remembrance service at the Royal Albert Hall with all the different servicemen brings tears.

[@annirvin6555]

Nimrod is beautiful, it gives me chills

[@radarstag]

Nimrod was played during Queen Elizabeth's Funeral at some point.

[@juliajoyce4535]

Very stirring piece of music, it was also played at Prince Philip’s funeral, I started to well up as soon as I heard it

[@elainaworsley470]

Im from the UK, but I've never heard of a white one. I will always wear a red poppy as it was a splash of colour & hope . That's good enough for me. RIP all the humans & animals who gave their lives so we could hove ours. ❤

[@trytellingthetruth.2068]

Thank you for mentioning the animals that also took part in the wars. Lest we forget ❤️

[@jennil7797]

The white poppy came about around 30 years ago because a few people who misunderstood the idea of the red poppies. They thought it glorified war. Though the current serving military feature strongly over that weekend by tradition, the cenotaph ceremony, carried out in in miniature in small villages and towns across Britain at the sime moment, commemorates the sacrifice and loss war brings and the hope that all war will one day cease. My father , who served throughout WW2, stood at our local war memorial every year remembering his lost commrades, and brother, but also the dying German soldier he found shot and sat with for his last 10 minutes on earth and the women, like his parents waiting in terror for my uncle who was a prison of war, my grandmother and aunts who, in WW1, had waited at home while, one by one, they received messages telling them that 5 of their 6 sons/brothers had been killed. Yes it is about war, but not a glorification more about remembering bravery, loss and to remind us all that war is about suffering and there are always ordinary heroes in great numbers beyond a few named commanders.

[@junecaffyn357]

I have never seen a white poppy until today watching this. Love to you nice ladies from Sussex

[@DaChaGee]

A few years ago, the Tories tried to claim the White Poppy is new and "woke". It's been around since the 1930s.

[@mihohobaba]

White poppies are worn every year by thousands of people across the UK and beyond. They were first produced in 1933 in the aftermath of the First World War, by members of the Co-operative Women's Guild.@@jennil7797

[@Pauline-zs6oo]

We are steeped in emotive history, so thank you for this video. We need to remember our past and know the significance and meaning behind our traditions. Natasha and Debbie, you both did this with wonderful and respectful care.

[@lindalou8120]

Ladies if you have not already watched it please watch the video on the UKs unknown soldier whose tomb is in Westminster Abbey...the story of how the idea began,how he was found and his funeral will amaze you but will make you cry.....it is a really sad but wonderful story....Thank you for all your great videos and your love of so many of my country's traditions xx

[@chrisaris8756]

Thanks for this. I cannot hear Nimrod without welling up! If ever you ladies get to U.K. or Europe, you should take a trip to Normandy in France (the Battle of the Somme) and see the British and Allied war graves. And the momument at Thiepval and Beaumont Hamel amongst others. There is no bird song at Thiepval. Very moving. You can do it on a day trip from the U.K. if you want. The Commonwealth War Graves commission does an amazing job keeping them immaculate. It is an impressive and moving sight in equal measure. Or you could go to Flanders in Belgium and the Menin Gate at Ypres where a similar number of soldiers fell. In the first day of the Battle of the Somme 57,000 British soldiers were wounded and 19000 killed. Simply unbelievable numbers. Many small towns and villages in the north of England had their male populations decimated as they had all volunteered (the were called the Pals regiments) and were killed in huge numbers. It’s a story we should never ever forget

[@911scTarga]

It is interesting to note the architect Edwin Lutyens designed both the Cenotaph and the Thiepval memorial. He was the same generation as Elgar; a little younger. Two brilliant, classy and understated artists.

[@lindamerrett6600]

Thank you ladies for our Remembrance Day, 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@Ann-nv5sm]

Happy birthday Natasha ,hope you have a wonderful day. Thank you for playing this video of Nimrod by Sir Edward Elgar, a lovely piece of music. Stay safe xx

[@sarahfoster6765]

God bless our veterans & all that serve our countries 🇬🇧🇺🇸. Happy Birthday Natasha. ❤🎉🎂🎊🎁

[@camperp195]

Nimrod and the last post get me every time,i seem to get more emotional as i get older,just trying to understand what these people went through,for our freedom 🌹

[@t.a.k.palfrey3882]

Nimrod, of course, is one movement (the Tenth) of Elgar's Enigma Variations (of which there are 14). The Worcestershire-born composer described it as "The story of something that happened". This variation is named Nimrod, after the OT hunter (Genesis 10:9). Elgar dedicated it to his publisher, the man who encouraged him to continue composing at a time he thought he was not up to the task and wanted to give up. The publisher's name was Augustus Jeager (the name meaning hunter in German). Btw, the so-called controversy concerning the poppy is a contrived one and has no public resonance.

[@harpothehealer]

I'm a veteran from way way back. I remember many years after I left, mid week in a City I won't say where, walking along clock tower rang at at 11am on 11th. A lot of people kept walking I stopped for 2 minutes silence. I noticed an elderly lady across the road from me dropped her shopping bags and did the same. When the time was over she picked up her shopping looked over at me, didn't think shed noticed and gave me a beautiful smile which I returned, And with a very minute nod of the head she went on her way. It made me feel really good at that moment a kind of solidarity thing I guess. The price of freedom, the ultimate sacrifice but to this day reminds me that a lot of people, have short memories or don't care. I Enjoy your channel Best regards from the UK

[@lilydawnpippard625]

I was very proud to stand next to my husband today at our remembrance parade, he’s an Army veteran and served for 35 years. Today my 6 year old grandson was also on parade with his Beaver unit. I shed many tears thinking of friends we have lost and also pride for my husband and our grandparents and friends. Thank you for another very respectful video.

[@cliffknott3862]

Thank you for your continued respect of our country, our military and our fallen heroes. We will remember them, always

[@michelletrudgill4573]

Wonderful again girlies, my husband and i went to church this morning where a parade of Army cadets, cubs and scouts and the Royal British Legion peraded along the street to the memorial outside our church. I was standing next to a gentleman and his wife who were laying a wreath the gentleman had tears streaming down his face, i fou d out he had lost friends during the Falklands conflict. I have never seen a white poppy either. I wear my poppy with pride. Thank you girlies for being respectful duringbyour videos. Oh and happy birthday Natasha 🎂

[@shaunsworld430]

Don’t worry about the white poppy ladies, it’s very rarely worn or seen in the uk! For most of us the white one is a sign of disrespect for our armed forces, there could be arguments on both side of the fence over them. I believe we all would agree that war shouldn’t be glorified and that we should always push for peace where possible, but it’s the fact that the white poppy and it’s few supporters have chosen Remembrance Day for them to mark as their day against war and for peace. I would like to think if they were to choose another day with some distance from Remembrance Day it would be seen more favourably, but they have purposely chosen the same day and I personally see that as a sign of disrespect.

[@simhedgesrex7097]

I wear a red poppy. But I believe that those who wear the white poppy mean no disrespect.

[@shaunsworld430]

@@simhedgesrex7097 I just feel they should have picked a different time of the year to do it….

[@kittyjohnstone5915]

I wear a white poppy to remind myself, and others, that we should remember every person, friend or foe, military or civilian, who was removed from life, who gave their lives, or had their lives taken from them by war - which ever way you want to put it. Remember, too, the babes who never quickened, the children never born, because those who would have been their parents were struck down. Remember, too, those who lived, or still live their lives suffering from trauma or injury.

[@simhedgesrex7097]

@@shaunsworld430 I get that, and I agree. Some people wear both, and that seems a reasonable compromise.

[@bluesilvahalo3576]

I am definitely anti war like most people but like you said we don't live in a perfect world and unfortunately it will always be with us. I didn't know the full history of the poppy but thanks to watching this I do now. Even more now I feel wearing it is the exact opposite of war mongering and just simply an act of remembrance, thanks and respect to all those lost and living that put their lives on the line in the difficult world we live in. Lovely also that we have an American and French connection to thank for why we wear them too. Another great connection between allies ❤. Lovely video, thank you and get well soon Debbie xx

[@robertinglis446]

My grandmother would haunt us if we did not wear a poppy on Remembrance Day, in memory of her brother who died in the RFC in August 1918. I still wear one but also in memory of my grandfather, father, uncles who served on the sea, land, and in the air, from UK. Thank you for your support.

[@eyesopen1850]

I cannot say that I 'remember' my grandfather, who was killed in 1918, almost exactly on my mother's second birthday. I do wear and honour the poppy on his behalf and on behalf of those other members of my family who were physically and mentally scarred in the conflict. I also wear it to honour my father's comrades who did not return from the Second World War and my own comrades in later conflicts. Neither my mother nor my grandmother would ever allow me to pluck a living, growing poppy. I did not understand why at the time but I do now.

[@kumasenlac5504]

This is the first time I've heard of this special regard for growing poppies. Living in a northern city all my life I seldom saw them.

[@lesliecullen1442]

There is also a purple poppy in memberance of all the animals who lost their lives in the war

[@simhedgesrex7097]

I'm a Brit but was in Canada in the run up to Remembrance Day this year, and bought my poppy there (bringing it back to the UK with me). I think a Poppy could be worn in the US on Veterans day: they remember the fallen, but also the living, and they raise money for forces charities which help support living veterans. As for Nimrod, it gets me every time. The Poppies from the Tower were sold off, and I have one.

[@williamanderson1231]

I am a 73 y.o. American and a 6 yr. Army vet. My father, who served with the 8th USAAC in Britain and France, always wore a rep poppy for remberence day. When I turned 14 he begain getting one for me as well. They were made by wounded worriors in the American Ledgion. Thank you for this video. Be well.

[@kernowman2768]

Thank you ladies, you show more respect and love for the UK than what we have coming to our country at the moment in their tens of thousands. British Army veteran 🌹

[@Finchie_97]

When my grandad was on his deathbed, he was partially unconscious for the last couple of days or so. The nurses said that although we couldn’t speak with him, he would be able to hear us. So we decided to play him music. One being the song that was played for first dance at his wedding; The Very Thought Of You by Al Bowlly, and another being Nimrod. It was an incredibly emotional moment for us as a family seeing his toes wiggle along with the tunes. Nimrod has a very special place in my heart. For the nation I assume it’s the same. Like you said it soothes you through sadness. It’s played often at funerals.

[@hughfranklin4002]

Elgar's Nimrod is a beautiful piece of music.

[@DenmarkStBigBand]

Indeed the 2009 recording was one of the best recordings of Elgar's Nimrod... so beautiful.. Thanks so much to our wonderful friends Debbie and Natasha... and keeping the adverts off 'The Glorious Dead'

[@WarhammerWings]

That was also played at my nan's funeral in that same year. I revile this piece due to how emotional it makes me as it just gives me so much pain.

[@johnhayward-ew2uw]

Thanks girls. God bless you. Nimrod...Oooooooh!

[@christinechandler4261]

As soon as Nimrod starts to play the hairs on the back of my neck stand up and I find it hard to catch my breath. It evokes such emotion it brings tears to my eyes when I think about the servicemen and women who have given their lives in defence of our country and way of life.

[@Mardenski100]

I always watch the Remembrance Sunday broadcast and whilst they play Nimrod every year I'm always in tears by the end thinking about those brave service men and women who have given their lives for the country.

[@andrewdavies984]

Nimrod always makes me cry. I was pleased to see your comment.. remember those who returned forever changed. My Uncle was a Doctor a Captain in the Royal Army Medical Corps, British Army. He crossed to France D + 12. took part in the Normandy Campaign In April 1945 he was the first to enter Bergen Belsen concentration camp in Germany. There were 50,000 civilian prisoners in a poor state and ten thousand unburied dead.. he was 28 yrs old. My Auntie said he had nightmares for nearly three and a half years.. screaming. Poor man. I have the letter he wrote home to family in Wales U.K. from there.

[@traceychrister]

Thank you I'm from the UK and I have learnt something new today 🌹

[@William366Evans]

Many respects from 🇬🇧 thank you for your service

[@1967AJB]

Elgar was a wonderful English composer, you should check him out. Nimrod from the Cenotaph makes me sob every year.

[@joannetyndall3625]

Thankyou ladies,yet again for your care and respect.A Happy Birthday Natasha 🎉 and please feel better soon Debbie ❤xx

[@StaceyWilson-smg]

It is one of the most beautiful pieces of music, heard live around you literally just makes you cry. I wear my poppy with pride and would never miss wearing one

[@Lemmi99]

Happy Birthday Natasha, it's also our eldest son's birthday, who is a police officer. It was mine 3 days ago. To me, Nimrod is the most powerful piece of music ever written, it brings me to tears every time I hear it. I am writing this whilst watching the Annual Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph. The veterans are about to march past, it will take a very long time for them all to get past, it includes a 101 year old veteran who served in Burma with the Green Howards.

[@glennwhittaker197]

Well that certainly got my eyes moist this morning whilst I was cleaning my medals for today’s remembrance cervices at our local war memorial 😢 I sent you ladies a couple of pics to Facebook on the last clip you posted, I’ll send something special to this post on Facebook when it’s on too. Many Happy Returns too Natasha 🌺

[@no-oneinparticular7264]

Happy birthday 🎉🎂 ❤ Natasha. Hello Debbie. Have a great day. I love this piece of music, Nimrod. I could listen to it on repeat forever. Thankyou to my WW2 British army dad, RIP 1986, and my WW2 nurse/teacher/ambulance driver belgian mum, RIP 1984. These days get more and more emotional, the older I get. If you haven't, you should listen to Gustav holst, the planet suite, it will blow your mind. 🇬🇧 🇧🇪 🇺🇸 , p.s. The poppy tour hadn't been sorted out when the video of the poppies first came out.

[@No2Censoring]

Hi Natasha, Debbie ...Elgar is one of our most highly respected composers here in the UK and Nimrod was Elgar's best friend , his manager , August yagar ....this piece is very close to being a national Anthem along with pomp and circumstance, another Elgar classic ...❤

[@titchs9098]

Every time I hear Nimrod, I get emotional. I have goosebumps.

[@karenlamprell228]

Happy birthday Natasha 🎉

[@KBJ58]

The whole of the Enigma Variations is a masterpiece. All of the movements are variations (hence the name) on a single theme, and each reflects the personalities of the friends to whom he dedicated each movement. Elgar's Cello concerto is also a wonderful work. My Great Grandfather and his brother, who were regular soldiers, were both dead by January 1915 fighting around Ypres, and my Uncle was killed in the fighting around Bayeux in 1944. He was just 20. There are no WW1 veterans left now, and the number of those who fought in WW2 are rapidly dwindling. This service is both a fitting tribute to their bravery and a monument to the futility of wars. We don't seem to learn that lesson.

[@marierobinson3935]

The poppy just shows how fragile they are and the same with life❤🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@rodfry-n4k]

My Mother and Father met when working for Military Intelligence in the 2nd World War, and my brother was in the Royal Corp of Signals. I was brought up to wear our poppies with pride and respect for the fallen.

[@richardbrown7153]

Happy Birthday Natasha 🎂 A lot of the ceramic poppies from the Tower of London were sold, with the proceeds going to Services Charities - I was lucky enough to get one and it lives on my window sill on Armistice Day and Rememberance Day. I also didn't know that the Poppy started in the US either - you live and learn! I've never seen a white poppy, but some people view Earl Haig's involvement as a Field Marshal in WWI sending many men to their deaths in what were later seen to be pointless actions. The Poppy Appeal used to be run as "The Haig Fund" and that appeared on the centre of all poppies sold. It was replaced with "Poppy Appeal" several years ago due to this controversy.

[@christopherwarren9439]

Happy Birthday to you Natasha you 21 again hope you have a wonderful birthday god bless to you and Debbie

[@waynemful]

They shall not grow old, As we that are left grow old, age shall not weary them, Nor the years condemn, At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. When you go home, Tell them of us, And say for your tomorrow, We gave our today All gave some, Some gave all

[@jkpole]

BLESS you BOTH and what you are wearing... I am brought to tears...... This is one of the most moving times of the year.... LOVE you both

[@christophercarr3755]

Happy birthday Natasha, so glad you've got each other while Debbie deals with Covid, thinking of you Debbie and sending you my thoughts and love. Another great video on today Remembrance day. Together we all stand and together we all remember, the second video the poppies over the pottery kiln was here where I am in Stoke-on-Trent, that's where pottery was cooked inside of. Sending you both love. Love Chris. Bring back the poppy to America 🇺🇸 🇬🇧

[@annirvin6555]

Nimrod reminds me, of the music saying, “Rest brave heroes, your task is done”🙏

[@THE-THATCH]

Sir Edward Elgar's birthplace was just up the road from where I grew up (Broadwas-On-Teme) The Teme Valley has to be on the list of the UK's places of outstanding beauty ❤ thanks for the remembrance video ladies & Happy birthday Natasha 🥰

[@susanstrachan4237]

I wear a red poppy for Remembrance Day. I was in navy Cadets and marched in many Remembrance Day Services rain or shine. In school we learned the poem IN FLANDERS FIELDS by heart and I can still recite it today. Thank you for the video. Stay safe

[@JohnSergent-w1o]

I was in Dunfermline Abbey (just a "casual" visit) some years ago and a Gentleman, who voluntarily gave up His Time to just to play the Organ, started playing this quite spontaneously. I ended up in Tears. And Again today. My Dad (W.W.II.), My Great-Uncle (W.W.I.) Both Scots. My Friend ~German-Stalingrad (W.W.II.) They survived ~ Their Mates? No More to Say.

[@garyskeels9495]

Happy birthday Natasha, and a hello to Debbie lots of love from York

[@randallchaput9529]

US person here. Yes, we did this. Around the mid 1970s started dying out I think. I remember crepe ones, plastic ones, different every year. Yes, more a Memorial Day thing. I guess I am older. I did see something recently where it is starting to come back.

[@Lazmanarus]

Chokes me up, every time.

[@theresacharles731]

They play this every year and it gets me all the time ❤

[@susanvanderbilt358]

As Brits We grew up knowing why the poppy.. as family past n present in forces.. from our greats to now.. when ya grow up with 3 great grans and get the history from them of family.. it stays with us .. 😊I’ve always grown poppy’s in me garden too!

[@Peaceluvnfcuk]

Happy birthday, thankyou for your videos, I have learned a huge amount from them and shared them with my family and friends and I hope you have gained a few subscribers from this. I loved being able to seeing you renewing your vows live. I hope you’re able to visit the UK sometime. Soon!

[@nettygallagher2724]

Happy birthday natasha. Thank you for posting this vidio. Xx