The supplies are in for another poppy campaign by the Kamsack branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, and on October 28 many of its members will be taking poppies to the community.
“Our Poppy Campaign covers poppies for individuals to wear in remembrance of veterans’ sacrifices, poppies for display at businesses and the ordering of poppy wreaths that will be laid during the Remembrance Day service.
For a nominal cost, the Legion offers a selection of wreaths in several sizes, as well as memorial crosses and other specialties to suit Remembrance Day ceremonies and services in both public and private settings, said Jim Woodward, Legion branch president. This is a separate function from seeking local business support.
Wreaths are available in several sizes, including those with diameters of 14 inches, 20 inches and 24 inches, Woodward said. Memorial crosses are also available.
“We want to remind community members that if they want to order a wreath this year please let their intentions be known to save embarrassment at our annual Remembrance Day Service at the Victoria School at 11 a.m. on November 11,” he said. “We often carry a few spare wreathes just in case, but there is no guarantee how many will be left at the service.
“As always, we thank everyone for their continued support.”
Dominion Command of the Royal Canadian laid out the following information
“Every year, the Legion conducts the poppy campaign to honour those who serve, and to raise funds in support of veterans and their families,” said information from the Legion’s Dominion Command. “From the last Friday in October to Remembrance Day, all Canadians can be a part of the campaign. Wear a poppy, attend a ceremony, and show your recognition for those who gave their lives for our freedom.
“Canadians are fiercely proud of our veterans and during the period leading up to Remembrance Day, millions of Canadians wear a poppy as a symbol of national pride and respect, a visual pledge to never forget,” the information said. During the poppy campaign, thousands of Legion members from coast to coast to coast volunteer their time to distribute poppies and raise millions that will support veterans and their families in need.
“While poppies are distributed freely, the Legion truly appreciates the generous donations to the poppy fund in support of serving and retired veterans and their families.”
