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

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

While many wear the traditional red poppy ahead of Remembrance Day, some opt for a white, black or even a purple flower ... sent to Lithuania's eastern border. Video, 00:01:22Watch: German ...

It was adopted by the Royal British Legion in 1921. While many wear the traditional red poppy ahead of Remembrance Day, some opt for a white, black or even a purple flower.