I agree with the sentiment of
OvertHawk , for me the poppy is s sign of remembrance for those that gave their lives for the country, be they civilian, military or whatever. While it may have started as a way of remembering war dead, we've been in far too many conflicts that have not been "war" that we're in danger of losing sight of those who've given their lives since WWII. Personally, I use it as a day to remember friends and colleagues who perished in both NI and FI.
The only thing I don't like, is the white poppy