一位 88 岁的埃塞克斯退伍军人在七年的时间里从他的车道上为罂粟花呼吁筹集了 800 多英镑，以纪念军事历史。 An 88-year-old Essex veteran has raised over £800 for the Poppy Appeal from his driveway over seven years, honoring military history.

来自埃塞克斯郡的 88 岁前军医艾伦·马布特 （Alan Mabbutt） 在前车道上为罂粟呼吁筹集资金已进入第七个年头，迄今为止已筹集了 800 多英镑。 An 88-year-old former army medic from Essex, Alan Mabbutt, is in his seventh year of raising funds for the Poppy Appeal from his front driveway, collecting over £800 so far. 尽管他年龄大,他仍然积极活动,并得到捐赠手工制作的罂粟的邻居和鼓掌欣赏的汽车司机的支持。 Despite his age, he remains active, supported by neighbors who donate handmade poppies and motorists who honk in appreciation. 一名本国退役军人和一名拥有机动X射线部队的前军医,他还在消防部门服务,并佩戴多枚奖章。 A veteran of national service and a former medic with a mobile X-Ray unit, he also served in the fire service and wears multiple medals. 在大流行病期间,他开始守夜,当时筹集了6 100英镑,后来成为当地的一个里程碑,吸引远方的来访者。 He began the vigil during the pandemic, raising £6,100 then, and has since become a local landmark, drawing visitors from afar. 他的妻子Molly,86岁,享受与儿童和家庭分享故事。 His wife Molly, 86, enjoys sharing stories with children and families. 这对夫妇结婚65年, 表示他们的努力尊重军事历史 支持英国皇家军团。 The couple, married for 65 years, say their efforts honor military history and support the Royal British Legion.