Members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 109 will be out and about in Two Harbors on Friday, May 9th distributing bright red poppies in honor of our fallen warriors. The poppy has become an internationally recognized symbol of the lives sacrificed in war and the hope that none died in vain.
One hundred percent of donations received from the poppy distribution will go directly to help local veterans.
You will find poppy volunteers at these local Two Harbors businesses: Breakwall Bottle Shop, Super One Foods, and Two Harbors Federal Credit Union. If you happen to miss them on May 9th but would like to pick up a poppy or make a donation, they’ll be out again Friday, May 23rd for National Poppy Day.
According to the American Legion Auxiliary’s website, “Poppy Day is celebrated in countries around the world. The American Legion Family brought National Poppy Day® to the United States by asking Congress to designate the Friday before Memorial Day, as National Poppy Day.
On the Friday before Memorial Day, wear a red poppy to honor the fallen and support the living who have worn our nation’s uniform.
The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. It reminds Americans of the sacrifices made by our veterans while protecting our freedoms.
Led by the American Legion Auxiliary, each year members of The American Legion Family distribute poppies with a request that the person receiving the flower make a donation to support the future of veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families with medical and financial needs.”
