Chenango American Legion Auxiliary to honor fallen for National Poppy Day
CHENANGO COUNTY – Members of Chenango County American Legion Auxiliary units are preparing to distribute red crepe paper poppies to honor the fallen and support the living who have worn our nation’s military uniforms.
After WWI, the poppy became abundant in Europe. Scientists attributed the growth to soil becoming enriched with lime from the rubble left by the war.
Following the publication of the wartime poem “In Flanders Fields” the red poppy came to symbolize the blood shed during battle. The poem was written by Canadian Lt. Col. John McCrae, a medical doctor, while serving on the front lines.
In 1920 the poppy became the official flower of the American Legion Family, and in 2017 the Legion Family called upon Congress to designate the Friday before Memorial Day as National Poppy Day. This year the date is Friday, May 25.
Auxiliary members will be wearing the red poppy and encouraging others to do the same, while seeking donations to assist veterans, active-duty military, and their families. Red crepe paper poppies are available at local American Legions posts, various locations in communities around Chenango County and at the Chenango County Historical Society Museum on Rexford Street in Norwich.
The poppies are not for sale, but donations are accepted. Last year, American Legion Auxiliary members raised more than $5.5 million from poppy donations, 100 percent of which was used exclusively to support active-duty military, veterans, and their families through the Auxiliary’s outreach program services.
America's involvement in WWI, originally known as the “Great War” occurred 100 years ago. The American Legion Family is celebrating the founding of the American Legion, the nation's largest wartime veterans organization, following the war.
It continues its devotion to mutual helpfulness and is committed to: Mentoring youth and sponsoring wholesome programs in our communities; Advocating patriotism and honor; Promoting strong national security; and continued devotion to fellow servicemembers and veterans.
An exhibit, “Chenango County in The Great War” is currently on display at the Chenango County Historical Society Museum at 45 Rexford St. in Norwich. Museum hours are Wednesday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
After WWI, the poppy became abundant in Europe. Scientists attributed the growth to soil becoming enriched with lime from the rubble left by the war.
Following the publication of the wartime poem “In Flanders Fields” the red poppy came to symbolize the blood shed during battle. The poem was written by Canadian Lt. Col. John McCrae, a medical doctor, while serving on the front lines.
In 1920 the poppy became the official flower of the American Legion Family, and in 2017 the Legion Family called upon Congress to designate the Friday before Memorial Day as National Poppy Day. This year the date is Friday, May 25.
Auxiliary members will be wearing the red poppy and encouraging others to do the same, while seeking donations to assist veterans, active-duty military, and their families. Red crepe paper poppies are available at local American Legions posts, various locations in communities around Chenango County and at the Chenango County Historical Society Museum on Rexford Street in Norwich.
The poppies are not for sale, but donations are accepted. Last year, American Legion Auxiliary members raised more than $5.5 million from poppy donations, 100 percent of which was used exclusively to support active-duty military, veterans, and their families through the Auxiliary’s outreach program services.
America's involvement in WWI, originally known as the “Great War” occurred 100 years ago. The American Legion Family is celebrating the founding of the American Legion, the nation's largest wartime veterans organization, following the war.
It continues its devotion to mutual helpfulness and is committed to: Mentoring youth and sponsoring wholesome programs in our communities; Advocating patriotism and honor; Promoting strong national security; and continued devotion to fellow servicemembers and veterans.
An exhibit, “Chenango County in The Great War” is currently on display at the Chenango County Historical Society Museum at 45 Rexford St. in Norwich. Museum hours are Wednesday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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