Friday->Greenbrier American Legion To Host Poppy Distribution Drive-Thru May 22
GREENBRIER TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – American Legion Auxiliary Unit 45 Greenbrier will be hosting a completely non-contact drive-through Poppy distribution on National Poppy day, Friday, May 22, 2020, 7 am- 2 pm at the Greenbrier American Legion Post 45 located at 2730 US 41S. MAP
With all the Memorial Day Celebrations on pause this year, this is one way you can show your support for our veterans from the safety of your car!
The drive-through will provide poppies set up to circle around the building and there will be informational posters lining the drive about what the poppy actually means and how it can be used to honor the fallen and support the living.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Kathi Carney
President, Unit 45
American Legion Auxiliary Greenbrier
The Poppy Story
After World War I, the poppy flourished in Europe. Scientists attributed the growth to soils in France and Belgium becoming enriched with lime from the rubble left by the war. From the dirt and mud grew a beautiful red poppy. The red poppy came to symbolize the blood shed during battle following the publication of the wartime poem “In Flanders Fields.” The poem was written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, M.D. while serving on the front lines.
On September 27, 1920, the poppy became the official flower of The American Legion family to memorialize the soldiers who fought and died during the war. In 1924, the distribution of poppies became a national program of The American Legion.
Led by the American Legion Auxiliary, each year members of The American Legion Family distribute poppies with a request that the person receiving the flower make a donation to support the future of veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families with medical and financial needs.
Poppy Day is celebrated in countries around the world. The American Legion brought National Poppy Day® to the United States by asking Congress to designate the Friday before Memorial Day, as National Poppy Day.
On May 22, wear a red poppy to honor the fallen and support the living who have worn our nation’s uniform.
source: https://www.legion.org
