Lifelong supporter ends up in LW

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

It was in May 1957 that the American Legion Auxiliary of Chula Vista presented 11-year-old Docia Drake with a certification of appreciation for making a Poppy Drive poster. A photo of her holding the poster was printed in the local newspaper.

Dorcia now lives in Leisure World, and she shared the certificate with her neighbor and friend, American Legion Auxiliary member Juanita Townsend.

The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary were delighted to hear Dorcia’s story and appreciate her youthful and ongoing support of the Poppy Drive.

National Poppy Day is May 22. 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 veterans while protecting their freedoms.

The Legion Auxiliary makes poppies all year for the spring Poppy Drive when people wear the handmade flower pins to honor those who have worn the nation’s uniform.

All contributions to the Poppy Drive benefit veterans.

—Juanita Townsend