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Army cadets have been left ‘bitterly disappointed’ after being banned from carrying rifles on a Remembrance Day parade - amid fears the weapons might 'upset' onlookers. The young cadets have proudly marched with rifles for decades and around 100 had spent months fine-tuning the drill where they would showcase their skills. But the cadets were left 'gutted' just days before the big event when military top brass cut the rifles from the display following complaints from members of the public.

<p>I received a a small FLower.. Which I now hold in my hand. I am weeping at the sight of it.</p> <p>Please bare with me my friends....the tears are becoming public. I want to ...ah crap... I can,t go on!</p>

In Flanders FieldBy: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918)Canadian ArmyIN FLANDERS FIELDS the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,That mark our place, and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below.We are the Dead. Short days agoWe lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,Loved and were loved, and now we lieIn Flanders fields.Take up our quarrel with the foe:To you from failing hands we throwThe torch; be yours to hold it high.If ye break faith with us who dieWe shall not sleep, though poppies growIn Flanders fields. McCrae's "In Flanders Fields" remains to this...