Memorial Day

AMERICAN LEGION

poppies available

by Jean Sudbeck

LW contributor

On Monday, May 31, the American Legion Auxiliary in Leisure World will celebrate Memorial Day. It is a day the country hangs flags to honor veterans who gave everything so that the United States could remain a free country.

Those who have tattered and torn flags can visit American Legion Auxiliary members in the parking lot of Clubhouse 6 on Tuesday, May 25, and Thursday, May 27, from 4-6 p.m. to drop off old flags for proper disposal. New flags will be available for $10 each.

Since May is also Poppy Month, the American Legion will offer people a poppy to wear on Memorial Day, which is a symbol of remembrance for fallen soldiers. Wearing a poppy during May is a 100 year-old tradition to remember the blood shed by so many soldiers in Flanders Fields and those who lost their lives in the following wars. The poppies are made by veterans with the help of the American Legion Auxiliary. Any proceeds received must be used to help and assist veterans and their families.

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