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American Legion Auxiliary to distribute poppies
Article published on Friday, May 19, 2006 |
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| Photo by THOMAS MICHALSKI |
| Patty Mailloux, “Poppy Queen,” accepts a proclamation at a recent city council meeting from Mayor Bill Mischler proclaiming May 27 and 28 “Poppy Days.” The handmade flowers are made by former servicemen and distributed nationwide. |
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PINELLAS PARK – The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 104 of Pinellas Park will be distributing the red, handcrafted poppies honoring America’s war dead on May 27 to 28 throughout Pinellas Park.
This distribution will coincide with the Memorial Day holiday. The holiday pays tribute to those veterans who have died in the last 80 years. It also honors the millions of Americans who have served their country in eight decades and continue to do so.
All proceeds from the distribution are invested in local programs for the benefit of veterans and their families.
Each nine-piece poppy is made by veterans for veterans in Auxiliary sponsored poppy shops that supplement physical and psychological therapy needed by hospitalized and disabled veterans.
The Auxiliary provides the materials and the volunteers. The veteran makes the poppy and is paid a small amount for each flower. For some it is his or her only income.
The poppy program has been part of the Auxiliary programming for more than 70 years. It has been estimated that about 25 million Americans wear the poppy to honor America’s war dead and veterans, contributing more than $2 million for rehabilitation and welfare programs.
For more information call Patty Mailloux at the American Legion Post 104, at 544-5137.
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Article published on Friday, May 19, 2006
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