The poppy is turning 100.
To commence its 100th Remembrance Day campaign on Tuesday, the Royal Canadian Legion香蕉视频直播檚 Command of B.C. and the Yukon presented 2021香蕉视频直播檚 first poppy in support of veterans to B.C. Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin.
The foyer of Government House on Rockland Avenue hosted the concise ceremony, which saw Legion BC/Yukon command president Angus Stanfield present the felt poppy to Austin following some remarks.
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Austin thanked Stanfield for the Legion香蕉视频直播檚 work in ensuring the memory of Canadian military sacrifices through initiatives such as their annual poppy campaign.
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The Royal Canadian Legion has run the poppy campaign in support of programs for veterans and their families since they were called the Great War Veterans香蕉视频直播� Association in 1921, according to their website.
Last year香蕉视频直播檚 campaign saw $4.4 million donated across B.C. and the Yukon, Stanfield said. Oct. 25 also saw Royal Canadian Legion grand president Larry Murray present a poppy to the Gov.-Gen. Mary Simon at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.
As of Oct. 29, poppies will be available by donation at several organization branches across Canada.
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