American Legion presents "Meaning of the Poppy to 4-Corner Clovers and Clover Buddies
Poppy days this weekend in Lincoln

[May 24, 2018]  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 25​th and 26th at various locations in Lincoln.

Look for them, pick up a poppy, and "Wear the Poppy Proudly".​

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.

[Dianne Farmer]