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Veterans' Week, November 5 to 11, 2005
The poppy is the symbol that individuals use to show that they remember those who were
killed in the wars and peace keeping operations that Canada has been involved in.
Replica poppies are available from the Royal Canadian Legion to raise money for needy
veterans. The tradition of wearing poppies in honour of Canada's war dead takes its
origin from the poem "In Flanders Fields," written in 1915 by Lieutenant-Colonel John
McCrae. John McCrae was a Canadian Medical Officer during the First World War. His
poem reflects his first hand account of what he witnessed while working from a dressing
station on the bank of the Yser Canal.
When can poppies be worn daily?
The official start of the Poppy Campaign is the last Friday in October. This year the
campaign runs from October 28 to November 11. Presentations of the poppies to
dignitaries - for example, the Governor General, the Lieutenant Governors and Premiers
- are normally made in advance of the official campaign start date. The distribution of
poppies to the general public commenced on October 28 and can be worn at any time .
after that date.
Is it proper to wear a poppy to commemorative events at any point during the calendar
year or should the poppy be worn only during the Poppy Campaign?
It is not unusual for Poppies to be worn at commemorative events throughout the year,
particularly during Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) pilgrimages. The best approach is to
follow the lead of the event organizers. If you are organizing the event, you can seek
advice from VAC senior officials or the Royal Canadian Legion.
How should the Poppy be worn?
The Royal Canadian Legion suggests that the Poppy be worn on the left lapel of a
garment or as close to the heart as possible.
Brussels
Optimist
Remembering those
who served.
Brussels Legion , jg
Branch 218 aB E
Friday, November 11, 2005
10:15 am form up at Brussels Legion; 10:30 am Cenotaph Service
11:15 am Church Service to follow at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church; 2:00 pm Huronlea Service
There will be a lunch and social time to follow the church service at the Legion
Regular Friday night supper will be held from 5:30 - 7:00 pm
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THANKS TO ALL OUR VETERANS