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American Legion presents "Meaning
of the Poppy to 4-Corner Clovers and Clover Buddies
Poppy days this weekend in Lincoln
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 [May 22, 2018]
LINCOLN
The Lincoln American
Legion and American Legion Auxiliary will launch National Poppy Day
on Friday, May 25, as a way to honor U. S. servicemembers, from the
battlefields of France in WWI, a century ago, to today’s global war
on terrorism.
Since World War I, The Poppy has been the symbol of the sacrifices
made by Americans and allied servicemembers around the world.
Millions of red poppies are handmade by veterans as part of their
rehabilitation, and distributed across the country in exchange for
donations that go directly to assist disabled and hospitalized
veterans in our communities. Poppies will be distributed by
volunteers on May 25th and 26th at various locations in Lincoln.
Look for them, pick up
a poppy, and "Wear the Poppy Proudly".
[Dianne Farmer] |
American Legion Auxiliary Poppy
Co-Chairmen Diane Farmer and Karen Schwantz did a presentation of the "Meaning
of the Poppy" to the 4-Corner Clovers and Clover Buddies. Each member was
presented with a Poppy and a Poppy Bookmark. The Poppy is distributed annually
on Memorial Day Weekend.
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