Reaction To The Tower of London Poppies | “This video had Us in Tears”

[@nickmacdonald9535]

Not just British servicemen and women. But from all corners of the world. From Africa, India, Australia, NewZealand, Canada and every country in the, then, British Empire. We thank them all. We honour them all. And we remember them all. We will never forget their sacrifice.

[@MsEldee]

We honour them all. 🌺

[@Danny_kay]

Very heart warming thank you.

[@DaveTwatty]

Be

[@WasiuAlatise]

TWO WARS THAT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH BRITAIN NOW LOOK AT THE COUNTRY DESTROYED

[@janmckellar6703]

They volunteered to join too

[@drdassler]

Thank you for being open to such things. The media pushes a negative view of Britain. There's a lot to be proud of. 😢🇬🇧🕊️

[@WasiuAlatise]

THE ENGLISH ONLY RACE & CULTURE YOU CAN TRASH TWO WARS THAT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH BRITAIN NOW LOOK AT THE COUNTRY DESTROYED

[@TMGold60]

Its true, and as Brits we never blow our own trumpets, we are reserved, modest and we have done a lot of good in history which is always never mentioned.

[@stevehartley7504]

Brits! We do memorials, pageantry and reverence really well!

[@julierowles6429]

Wow I’m so proud to be British and am in tears watching this video.The moat of poppies was beautiful.

[@JJ-of1ir]

I loved the sentiments you all expressed. This was a beautiful project, it's true, but your reaction was beautiful too. The world is a good place while people like you are living in it. Thank you.

[@jocarter2848]

I went to see the display to mark my respect and the almost silent crowd,of hundreds was as awesome as was the display. A young Japanese girl asked me what it was for and when I told her each legal of every poppy represented a fallen heritage burst into tears and I hugged her for several minutes until she was able to compose herself. That moved me too.

[@cazyaz523]

Beautiful. I’m lucky enough to have two of those ceramic poppies. I lost great uncles in WW1 x

[@petergregory9029]

From the UK -Thank you for your salute and beautiful tribute at the end of the video.

[@glynissigrist2442]

I bought one of those poppies and it sits in my lounge! I didn't lose anyone in the first world war but I felt it important to respect those who did give their lives for our freedom.

[@annhedges4243]

Thank you for buying a poppy. My great uncle was lost in the First World War. All that came home to my grandmother were his personal effects.

[@margarethind3824]

I bought one too. My grandmother lost her two brothers in WW1 and her husband at the end of WW1.

[@justonecornetto80]

I too bought one. My great-grandfather went down on the battlecruiser HMS Indefatigable when it was sunk at the Battle of Jutland.

[@tes4322]

I have one too!

[@brigiddinsmore]

My father fought in both W Wars. In the tail-end of the first WW and throughout the 2nd. He never spoke about it to my Mother and Me. Thank you for your service Dad.

[@pamagnolia]

This is incredible and so moving as a 22 year US Air Force veteran. God bless every military member from every country who fought and lost their lives for freedom and to stop tyranny. 🙏

[@gremlin5622]

This was beautiful and deeply touching. Thank you. I've worn a poppy every November of my life to pay respects for the brave souls - men and women who fought against hatred and tyranny. As well as a symbol to stand firm and defend freedom and peace for all.

[@picknmix8623]

I helped to plant these poppies, it was such a privilege to do so. So happy to be chosen. Also had my uncles name read out, died 15yrs old in the first World War. 😢

[@sarahprice1375]

I'm so proud to be British. But I'm also half German. My mother was German so I'm a peace baby. To see how the Comminwealth and everyone gets involved as volunteers and how all these people ARE remembered for giving us our future and then each poppy was sold to raise money for charity ❤xxx

[@Bryt25]

My gran who spent much time in an air raid shelter or driving an ambulance in shattered Plymouth in the 2nd world war , took in German student nurses lodging with her not long after WWII.

[@gracefuller9981]

That was lovely, thank you ❤️ My son is 31 years old, he is the first member of my family that was not sent of to war….. from 1794 to now As a mother, I am so grateful, I watch my father every night when he listened to the news and the stress if casualties were announced, but names not available until all family members were informed I had 2 brothers both served 2 conscripted years. 4 years of hell for those of us waiting at home

[@anthonydarby3973]

Beautiful reaction ❤❤❤, many thanks, Take care, Tony here in the UK 🇬🇧 ❤

[@medic1627]

There are idiots who ask why we commemorate any war, it's the people who gave their lives we are commemorating. They gave their lives so those idiots could have free speech/ thoughts, etc yet they don't seem to see that. Another thing that they bring up is that the wars were a long time ago, it has no bearing on them or to today's society, all I can say is refer to my previous statement. I am not old, but I am extremely grateful to those who fought for the country (and others), and to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. I WILL remember them, and they will NEVER be forgotten. Thank you to them all 🌹

[@wendyryder2708]

Lest we forget!

[@alisonlinnell8943]

Failing to remember history condemns you to repeat it. I see wars all over the globe and my heart aches. When will humanity learn?

[@dorjon6121]

Your reactions are so perfect👍 I took a whole day there, arriving up from Sussex at 4am. And staying all day, to watch the crowd growing from one or two, to tens, to hundreds, to thousands, to tens of thousands. Unbelievably moving. Almost all, walking and viewing in peaceful respect. I bought three after the memorial was taken down. Have since given two away to folk I don’t even know, just because of hearing their stories of loss. My small family did not lose anyone in WW1

[@BikersDoItSittingDown]

Another great video folks. This was a very cruel time for the UK. We lost all those soldiers in this "Great War 1914-1918" only to be followed by a Spanish flu which killed just as many people from 1918-1920 (similar to COVID19) Just as the nation was recovering from this huge loss, Hitler came along and we had another 6 years of war. Just about every family in the UK suffered losses.

[@dianeshelton9592]

It was the colonial countries who also lost their men in the war. They are not forgotten.

[@johnl7710]

I used to walk over Tower Bridge twice a day on my way to and from work. I saw this grow slowly day by day until it was complete. My Grand father fought in WWI he survived hence I am here. So this was quite moving to see. People came fromall over the world to see it.

[@johnl7710]

@@bwilson5401 That is another story. My Grandfather was in Australia when WWI broke out and so he joined the Anzacs. I have a single photo of him in Anzac uniform. I do not know much about where he was except that I know he was at Galipoli . He got mentioned in dispatches there. We still have the document signed by Winston Churchill. So I doubt he would have met your Grandfather. I do not know if he ever got to the western front. I do not think the Anzacs fought there but I would love to know for sure.

[@jasonsamways8080]

if it wasn't for us you wouldn't even exist.. i love your videos and i am so happy that you see what we gave.. and sadly still to this day people don't understand that your average Englishman would still give the same to keep you me and evey-one free. God Bless You xx

[@julialk4536]

The names of soldiers who died during WW1 were read out at the Tower during the poppy display. I sent in my Gt Grandfather's name and Regiment and I was so proud when he was included. ❤

[@Lulibell-wi6mb]

Stunning. My poppy from the Tower has pride of place in our home. ❤❤

[@angelahawman4263]

It was a beautiful piece of work and a beautiful concept. We do solemn well. On the other hand, watch a bit of "Dads Army" for some British War Humour! You have beaten yourselves up enough this week. From Yorkshire

[@davidatkins5004]

My mother loved this and a local craft shop started making them. We bought her 6 which she displayed in her garden up until her death last year. Now 2 are with her at her grave, and the others are divided between her children and husband, one at each home. We feel these poppies continue to connect us.

[@unravel3416]

Scotland here, lovely! ❤

[@fluffylegs8598]

Some of the poppy display was displayed in different parts of the UK. I didn't get to London but I saw a smaller, but yet very large, display in the North of England and it brought me to tears. Each poppy was individual and beautifully made. Total respect to the artists who commemorated our lost soldiers with such grace.

[@paulinetill1043]

All monies raised by the sale of the poppies to families and the public was divided between 6 veteran charities to assist ex military veterans at home and the commonwealth. By the way 2014 marked a 100 years since the start of World War 1 in 1914, we commemorate every year on the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month which was the time, day and month when the WW1 ended. Poppies became the symbol of remembrance as the first flowers to appear on the battle torn fields in France were Poppies, seeing these flowers a Canadian doctor ( John McCrae) was inspired to write a poem called In Flanders Fields there is a short video of this poem recited by Leonard Cohen of YT. We wear poppies to remember our war dead and as a show of support for our armed services. Thank you for your lovely reaction God Bless you all

[@jacnah63]

you guys are very respectful and humane in your reviews. Thank you. FWIW - I have one of those poppies and it represents, to me, my relative lost in the war with no known grave

[@daviddogsbody]

My daughters school did a project where each pupil made a ceramic poppy inspired by this commemoration. We still have the poppy In pride of place

[@KH-rc7tl]

Me & my cousin went up London to see the poppies several times. Watched them all set it up and slowly “grow”. Very moving. Even watching it now it’s emotional

[@tonysmith6940]

Thankyou for your reaction and your care We will remember them With love from the UK

[@VivienneHodson]

Beautiful speech ! Thank you and your salute! Bless you❤️

[@elizabethmiles8953]

Your response was actually quite beautiful also, because you really understood exactly what the poppies represented. Thank you and love to you all from the UK.

[@paulinekaye4119]

the water fall section of the display came here to Liverpool. They attached it to the side St George's Hall for everyone one to see. St Georg's is situated directly Opposite Lime St Station, so visitors coming to the city could see it as they arrive. I stood along side many people who were in awe of its beauty and meaning.

[@colinmelling6369]

From this veteran Brit , respect to you guys and thank you .

[@ColinPeckham-j9s]

proud of you three

[@daviddouglas6610]

Im lucky to own 1 of the poppies,both of my grandads fought in ww1 and my father in ww2 and now my grandson is serving in the royal navy🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@lilymiggins3038]

My nan always told me about her uncle, he lied about his age and died of wounds at the age of 16 in 1917 near Arras. Remembering Private Frank Downard 1900-1917. May they all rest in peace.

[@jasonfitton5422]

Thank you for a lovely video and respect you have shown, Remembrance Day 11th November (Poppy Day as it’s also known) is our national day to remember all soldiers from all conflicts and wars in the uk, and is one of our most celebrated occasions.

[@gilly9430]

I went to see the poppies and I also have one from after they were removed, I treasure it. It was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.

[@solalexander674]

I have two of those poppies as family fought for England in Malta and libya, they got citizenship because of them, respect them so much, that's why I joined, l9ve and peace

[@rosegibbon4122]

Love your reactions! Keep up the videos. Love from UK❤

[@Michelle__604]

We are very proud of the bravery of ALL the fallen heros who united together to fight for freedom. Poppies are important to us 🇬🇧

[@jamesemsley2202]

Thank you for myour comments. Much appreciated. God bless you

[@keithgrant7950]

My dad owns one. He spent 35 years in the Royal Air Force and served around the world.❤❤

[@dianeshelton9592]

Some of those soldiers who were wounded were given broken poppies and I got one for my grandfather, he lived another 54 years after the war, a wonderful man who taught us his grandchildren a love of books and travel. He was chair bound and too ill following the war to travel himself but showed us library books from all over the world. His favorite places were in Africa, the lions of the Serengeti were his favourites. Of course all his grandchildren have been😀. Prior to the war he was a simple coal miner, following the war I think he travelled in his mind all over the world and inspired a wonderlust in his grandchildren that will last forever and my grandaughter too loves to travel with us.😀

[@wandawarthog5724]

I bought one of these ceramic poppies. It is on my mantelpiece as I watch your video. 🇬🇧

[@brianlavery9237]

You are such lovely people , I wish you love and peace ❤

[@jackjames3190]

Bless you for such a beautiful reaction ❤

[@synappticuser7296]

And it's still happening. There are still wars, and individual service people are still dying, and families are still being shattered. We owe them all. We owe it to them to live our lives well, to live our very best lives, and to make things better.

[@LB-my1ej]

My father was one of 13 children and he lost his father and 2 brothers in the Great War. My dad fought in both wars, he was 16 in 1916 so he lied about his age and fought, then in 1939 when he was 39 he was called up again.

[@Weareeverything2023]

The UK commemorates the fallen from ALL armies that have fought in conflicts with the UK, not just our men but those of the Commenwealth and Allies every year without fail. This particular year this installation caught the publics imagination in a unique way, at least in my experience. I don’t know if it was the sheer number of hand made poppies, knowing being hand made many a drop of blood was shed literally in their production, the image, knowing that each Poppy had been bought and paid for, or probably a bit of all those things, but it was special. Many a Londoner stopped every day for months as this was built, watching it grow. It helped revive the whole annual commemoration IMO. Very moving, only matched by a Lancaster dropping poppies over the mall, another clip worth looking at.

[@lestermay5878]

Not only soldiers but sailors, marines and airmen too.

[@ChristopherBurkitt-z8t]

🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 British woman here love you guys thank you so much. your reaction is So heartwarming❤

[@bee3541-y7s]

You are making the world a better place. You're wonderful. Thank you x

[@redrumtruecrime]

Most families here in the UK all lost at least 1 family member in WW1 or WW2, and if not a family relation they lost best friends or neighbours. My mum lost her brother who served in the R.A.F and lost his life aged just 19 years young, when his plane got shot down. His place of rest is overseas in a cemetery full of the fallen. Every one in this country lost someone they loved, but i know if any country posed a similar threat, then the men and women of Britain would step up to the plate just as their forefathers had generations before. As a nation we don't roar, but have the hearts of lions in our DNA. ❤🇬🇧😊

[@eileentaylor1691]

thank you for you respectful comments

[@shadegate6660]

While young people such as yourselves react like this I am confident the fallen will never be forgotten. Respect to you and them.

[@CraigMcKenzie-g4e]

I have the great honour to own one of these remarkable poppies. As an army brat it is a cherished and much respected symbol of service and sacrifice xx

[@unravel3416]

Thank you for doing these Brit vids! I think a lot of us have been brow beaten into feeling like the worst on the planet, the low lives of the world and we have been forced to forget the good that came with all the bad. I think when you single out a country to be the bad guy of the globe it's a very traumatic and false claim. There are no countries above or free from commiting atrocities and they all have. I refuse to carry the burden of guilt for things carried out more than 100 years before I was born. Nor will I shoulder the guilt for the horrible things my Gov decide to do in modern times. I think we in modern times all know our Govs do stuff regardless of public opinion and it's them that should be vilified not the gen population. ❤

[@Tobycat2017]

Thank you 3 young people

[@alfredbearman396]

Look up the tomb of the unknown warrior. Very moving.🎉

[@reluctantheist5224]

I think they have. Check their last videos.

[@susanvanderbilt358]

I luv our traditions..I’m from fambo who fought in the wars.. 1st onwards to few yrs back!😊

[@belindawilson1350]

❤Thank you

[@Gaz109]

Love your guys reaction ❤

[@graceygrumble]

My great grandma had seven sons. They all went to war and they all came back home. Her sister lost her only son. The 'survivors' guilt' was profound. One of those poppies represents 'Our John', but every poppy represents untold and widespread grief. We will remember them.

[@24523134]

Beautiful reaction

[@christiner302]

In WWI, most soldiers were ordinary men with their own lives, jobs, families. The professional army was small. My family lost 5 members that I know of in this war and my father's identical twin brother died in WWII. So I have no cousins from that side of the family and I will be the end of our line. It's the future that dies with these soldiers.

[@smiechuwarte-qt8pn]

I have to tell you that in Europe, to this day, military cemeteries are taken care of where soldiers who died in World War I from all sides of the conflict are buried. In Poland, there is even a tourist trail created for people interested in history where you can visit all these cemeteries. There is also a Polish song about poppies and fallen soldiers. It was created for the fallen Polish soldiers who conquered Monte Cassino hill and the ruins of the monastery in Italy in 1944. If you want to listen to this song, enter the title: Czerwone maki na Monte Cassino

[@PeterDay81]

Thank you.

[@lemmysmolesmrs]

Each poppy representing a life was powerful enough, but, what really brought it home to me was the appearance of the tower, a place of refuge and safety, "bleeding" poppies.

[@elainehills4075]

It was nice to see all people who fought from all over the world who sacrificed their lives being remembered, including all the men and women who fought against the enemy who did not wear a uniform, the agents and resistance fighters. ❤ Like your video, thank you.

[@Insperato62]

Do they now include those "Shot at Dawn" in the number of war dead? So sad, their memorial at the National Arboretum.

[@dianeshelton9592]

They do , they have been officially pardon and their service remembered. They changed how we think about modern warfare today, those brave souls tragically suffered to improve our understanding of the horror of war. . .

[@angelabushby1891]

That was lovely said THANK YOU ❤

[@Chris_GY1]

My great great uncle died in The First World War or The Great War he would have one of these poppies named in his honour. He served in The 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment dying of wounds. He is buried in Dernancourt Communal Cemetery and Extension in the front row he died of wounds, the cemetery is next to the village cemetery. There is another soldier from The Royal Artillery from my hometown of Grimsby which is on the River Humber formerly the top fishing port in England and Great Britain. It has been taken over by a southern fishing port smaller port than Grimsby.

[@JBGOONERLIFE]

Love to you all from west London

[@54000biker]

My Grandad was very nearly one of those poppies, he was very badly wounded in WW1 and was not expected to live. Somehow he survived otherwise I would not be typing these words today.

[@lizg5574]

PLEASE watch Release of Poppy Petals - Festival of Remembrance 2011 (that name will take you to a short video of the petals falling from high above the people . . . ) One petal for every life lost in wars fought since 1911. It is astounding and very moving. As is the WHOLE Festival of Remembrance. It is televised every year, on the Saturday closest to Nov 11th and is attended by people from all walks of life. The latest one, from 2023 is on here and lasts almost 2 hours. It is well worth watching. I have watched it twice and it makes me cry every time I am able to see the Chelsea pensioners come in, with such pride and dignity. You'll see what I mean, when you watch their red uniform coats move down through the Royal Albert Hall.

[@edger7425]

You guys are fantastic 😊

[@kp7032]

My daughter and I went to see this in London on a day trip out. It was even more beautiful at sunset. At least 10 of these poppies marked the deaths of my great uncles from both sides of my family…

[@Kay-uy4xn]

Australia lost the most men compared to their population. Many thanks to all the colonials who volunteered to fight

[@Denathorn]

Us British, we might be reserved, we might be stubborn bastards in a lot of ways, we mutter under our breathe, whinge... But when it comes to respect, we don't hide our feelings, we remember... When you see a Brit showing respect, you just know... They 100% mean it, nothing less.

[@fishtigua]

Thank you for showing this. My uncles taught young Officers how to charge down machine-gun nests on horseback, waving a sword. Utter madness. The World changed for ever after this.

[@gagada124]

Britain saved the free world. Remember there were German submarines just waiting, close to the US shores, and Hitler had missiles which could reach the US. We would ALL now be speaking German.

[@deanramsdale1864]

This display was related to the losses of the Great War not WWII.

[@PSYBERDOG]

Thankyou for doing this video.. My Grandfathers Brother died on HMS Hood in the first world war.

[@legend9335]

My apologies I have been told he looks cool.

[@lisab9734]

I am proud to own one of those poppies

[@EnigmaStar153]

Hello great reaction . Your friend with the blue top needs a microphone ❤

[@emmyjo720]

There was a morning at Waterloo station, when people dressed as WW1 soldiers and gave out cards which each had a name of soldier that left Waterloo station on that day 100 years ago...and did not come back...l

[@msbecks7004]

I’ve got two of those poppies from the tower on my sideboard

[@ginettechiverton7113]

If you are interested, the Imperial War Museum in London, is worth going to. 🇬🇧☮️

[@wasp6594]

While it is completely right we should commemorate all those British and Commonwealth soldiers who died in WW1, we should also remember that 2,037,000 German soldiers died in this horrible war. They were fathers, brothers and sons too, leaving families behind to grieve.

[@lesleyriseam1282]

And in excess of 5 million Russian Soldiers and 20 millions who starved in the German sieges.

[@lestermay5878]

Not just soldiers but sailors, marines and airmen too.

[@legend9335]

Nice respectful reaction. A bit worried about the gentleman behind you because he looks rather cold.

[@normanwallace7658]

This was for the Centenary of the start of WW1 1914-1918 & ALL CONFLICTS SINCE !!

[@tonyscupham-bilton7523]

My grandfather was killed in the First World War and one of the poppies repesents his sacrifice. My brother and I went down to se these poppies.

[@scotmax8426]

very moving. thanks, but yeah, crying.

[@jasonwhite7890]

A family of nations sacrifice Commonwealth and home nations.

[@martynmiller4247]

I am moved beyond mere words...

[@RichardFedczuk]

I lost three great uncles in WW1. My son was honoured when he was chosen ( because he was unemployed at the time ) to place poppies.

[@michaelriordan8265]

I buy a poppy each year and the money goes to the Royal British Legion who help ex service people

[@Patrick-fo9he]

My mum was lucky enough to get a one of the puppies it is in the middle of the window in the front of our house so everyone can see it that human life that was take in WW1

[@peacemaker6662]

Lest we forget!