Royal Canadian Legion encourages residents to wear a poppy to honour and remember Canada's veterans

BRANDON CLARK The Standard

From October 24th through to Remembrance Day, millions of Canadians wear a poppy as a visual pledge to remember those who served and sacrificed. The red flower is also the symbol of the Legion's Poppy Campaign, which raises funds to support veterans and their families in need. The Royal Canadian Legion invites everyone across the country to show their recognition by proudly wearing this symbol of Remembrance.

The Legion’s lapel Poppy is a sacred symbol of Remembrance and should not be affixed with a pin which obstructs the Poppy. The Poppy should be worn on the left side, over the heart.

The lapel poppy should be worn during the Remembrance period, from October 24th until November 11th. The Legion encourages wearing poppies at veterans' funerals and at commemorative events such as memorial services or the anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

If a poppy is removed, store it appropriately or dispose of it respectfully. The Legion encourages anyone who finds a poppy that has fallen to the ground to pick it up, brush it off, wear it, or dispose of it respectfully.

Each year, the Royal Canadian Legion conducts the Poppy Campaign, with thousands of our members volunteering from coast to coast to raise funds in support of veterans and their families. Poppies are distributed freely, but generous donations are greatly appreciated. For additional information, visit the Legion's website (https://legion.ca).