MADISON — Members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 39, Madison plan to distribute bright red poppies in exchange for a donation throughout May.
The Flanders Fields poppy has become an internationally known and recognized symbol of the lives sacrificed in war and the hope that none died in vain. The American Legion Family called upon Congress to proclaim the Friday before Memorial Day as National Poppy Day, which was officially designated as such in 2017.
This year’s National Poppy Day is Friday, May 24.
The poppy also honors hospitalized and disabled veterans who handcraft many of the red, crepe paper flowers. Making the poppies provides a financial and therapeutic benefit to the veterans, as well as a benefit to thousands of other veterans.
To learn more and to volunteer, join, and donate, visit ALAforVeterans.org. Those who would like to join a local unit can write to Jackie Pollis, President, American Legion Auxiliary, Tardiff-Belanger Unit #39, PO Box 325, Madison, ME 04950.
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