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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-11-03, Page 1414 Exeter Times—Advocate Wednesday, November 3, 2004 • HONOUR OUR VETERANS THE POPPY CAMPAIGN Each November, millions of poppies blossom in Canada. Since 1921 they have blossomed on every jacket, dress and hat of nearly half of the Canadian population. The poppy is the symbol that individuals use to show that they remember those who were killed in the wars and peacekeeping operations that Canada has been involved in. The association of the poppy with those who had been killed in war had existed for at least 110 years prior to being adopted by Canada. There are records of a correspondent who, dur- ing the Napoleonic Wars, wrote how quickly poppies grew over the graves of soldiers in the area of Flanders, France. The person who was responsible more than any other, for the adoption of the poppy in Canada was Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae of Guelph a Canadian Medical Officer during the First World War. He came a way from Ypres with thirteen lines scrawled on a scrap of paper which started with "In Flanders fields the poppies blow..". These lines are enshrined in the inner most thoughts and hearts of all soldiers who hear them. John McCrae was their voice. In the United States, a women named Moina Michael was working in a New York city YMCA canteen when she started wearing a poppy in memory of thou- sands who died on the battlefield. The American Legion was inspired to adopt the poppy as a symbol of Remembrance. During a 1920 visit to the United States a French woman, Madame E. Guerin, learned of the custom. On her re_ ^ to France she decided to use handmade poppies to raise money for the destitute children in war-torn areas of her country. In Canada, the Great War Veteran's Association officially adopted the poppy following the example of Madame Guerin. There is little doubt that the impact of John McCrae's poem influenced this decision. Thanks to millions of Canadians who wear the poppy each November, the little red plant has never died, nor have Canadians failed to remember the extreme sacrifices that 116,031 countrymen made on their behalf of future generations. Exeter Legion Activities Sunday, November 7th • 9:15 A.M. Wreath layers register at the Legion • 9:45 A.M. Parade assembles at the Legion • 10:00 A.M. Proceed to Cenotaph • 10:10 A.M. Cenotaph Service • 11:00 A.M. Remembrance service at Trivitt Anglican Church • Following service, return to Legion for refreshments Thursday, November llth Legion members visit area schools. • South Huron District High School 9:00 A.M. • Precious Blood School 9:45 A.M. • Exeter Public School 9:45 A.M. • Usborne Central Public School 11:00 A.M • Our Lady of Mount Carmel School 11:00 A.M. • Stephen Central Public School 1:15 P.M. POPPY FUNDS The distribution of poppies and the sale of wreaths during the two weeks leading up to Remembrance Day raises the funds necessary for the Legion to operate Service Bureaux, which act as advocates for veterans, ex -service people and their dependants seeking compen- sation from the government for service incurred disabilities. Every year in excess of one mil- lion dollars of the money collected as a result of the annual Poppy Campaign is also used in direct assistance for ex -service people and their dependants in financial distress. Examples of the uses of the Poppy Fund are: payments for food, accommodation, utilities, clothing, edu- cational assistance, furniture, medical assistance, dental and optical services and hospital comforts. The funds are a blessing for the many thousands helped. The beneficiaries of aid from the Legion's Poppy Fund are not limited to veterans and ex - service members. Over the years, many millions of dollars have been given to worthy chari- ties or spent providing the aged and disabled with medical assistance and equipment, meals - on -wheels, transportation, shelter and clothing. Funds are also provided for disaster relief. The Legion helps non-members and members alike, whenever the need arises. Since the workers who carry out Poppy Campaign are volunteers from Legion member- ship, campaign expenses are limited largely to cost of supplies, such as the manufacture of the poppies and wreaths. The money collected is held in trust and cannot be spent on any- thing other than the purposes specifically authorized by the General By-laws of The Royal Canadian Legion. Dues paid by the membership cover costs associated with branch, provin- cial, and Dominion Command operations. • 2:30 P.M. Legion members visit the Exeter Villa Nursing Home. • Remembrance Day Banquet at the Legion Hall at 6:30 P.M , preceded by social hour. 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East, Exeter, ON NOM 1 S3 Phone (519) 235-3752 • Fax (519) 235-3168 24 hr. service 1-888-624-2303 Email: HAUGH@execulink.com 2003-2004 POPPY REPORT Income Campaign income Donations Wreath sales Interest Total Income Expenditures Assistance to Veterans Service Bureau Charitable Foundation Bursaries Campaign Material Committee Expenses South Huron Hospital Total Expenditures 5635.38 673.80 1104.00 5.14 7418.32 1089.00 366.47 1000.00 1000.00 1657.98 658.13 3000.00 8771.58 I would like to ask the people of Huron -Bruce to take part in the "2 -Minute Wave of Silence" on November 11, 2004 to commemorate those who made sacrifices in the wars of the 20th century to allow us to enjoy freedom and prosperity. 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