CARLYLE - The Carlyle branch of the Royal Canadian Legion has launched the annual poppy campaign.
The first poppy in Saskatchewan for this year was presented to provincial Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty on Oct. 24.
The official start of the poppy campaign in Carlyle occurred Oct. 25, when Nedra Clark, legion commander for District 1, presented the first poppy in Carlyle to Mayor Jenn Sedor at the Moose Mountain Lodge. Clark also presented poppies to Stephanie Paulley and Muriel Neff, both widows of Second World War veterans who are residents at the lodge.
Other members of the legion then presented more ceremonial poppies to residents who attended the ceremony.
The poppy is an international symbol of remembrance to honour those who served in the armed forces. During the poppy campaigns, members of the legion approach businesses for donations and distribute poppy trays from which members of the public can purchase poppies to wear.
Funds raised during the poppy campaign are dedicated to giving aid to veterans of the armed forces, whether they served in wartime or peace.
There will be poppy trays at a number of businesses throughout Carlyle. Poppies are available for a donation. Give generously and wear your poppy with pride, remembrance and reverence.
Carlyle's Remembrance Day ceremony will be Nov. 11 at the Carlyle Elementary School.
Lest we forget.
