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Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
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Buddy Poppy Program
Fri, May 7th, 2010
Posted in Arts & Culture
Posted in Arts & Culture
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A flower that evokes the memories and emotions of war is the red poppy, which became associated with war after the publication of a poem "In Flander's Field," written by Col. John McCrae of Canada. For more than 75 years, the VFW's Buddy Poppy program has raised millions of dollars in support of veteran's welfare and the well-being of their dependents. Today, VFW Buddy Poppies are assembled by disabled, needy and aging veterans in VA Hospitals and domiciliaries across the country and are distributed by VFW Posts and their ladies auxiliaries. The minimal assessment (cost of Buddy Poppies) to VFW units provides compensation to the veterans who assemble the poppies, provides financial assistance in maintaining state and national veterans' rehabilitation and service programs and partially supports the VFW National Home for orphans and widows of our nation's veterans.
The Buddy Poppy program will be carried out on Friday, May 14 in Preston by the VFW Auxiliary 6893. Please be generous for such a good cause that helps our veterans.
The Buddy Poppy program will be carried out on Friday, May 14 in Preston by the VFW Auxiliary 6893. Please be generous for such a good cause that helps our veterans.