The Royal Canadian Legion branch 25 gives its thanks to the residents of Greater Vernon who proudly wore poppies in commemoration of Remembrance Day and demonstrated once again, that it is a caring community supporting our veterans.
Our thanks goes to all facets of the community, including individuals, clubs and organizations who laid wreaths at Kal Tire Place Nov. 11 in homage to our fallen comrades.
We congratulate our schools and their teachers who instruct students on the significance of Canada’s day of remembrance and creating individual Remembrance Day ceremonies often attended by a veteran as a guest speaker
Our thanks also go to the many businesses which provided venues for our canvassers.
Our poppy campaign was supported by legion members as well as other community organizations, such as the ANAV Association, the navy, army and air force cadet corps, the Navy League cadets and the 1st BX Brownie unit in the canvassing for donation for the poppies.
Notwithstanding trying economic times, more than $36,500 was contributed by the citizens of Greater Vernon and it will be used on behalf of veterans and their families in need as well as other worthy community services.
These funds are held in trust and are subject to scrutiny and audit at the legion zone and provincial command levels
The legion thanks all of the attendees and participants of the Remembrance Day ceremony and a special thanks to the Kal Tire Place management and staff for their support. Well done Vernon.
Jenny Negraiff,
Poppy campaign chairperson
