The Royal Canadian Legion, branch 25, would like to thank Greater Vernon residents for proudly wearing poppies to commemorate Remembrance Day.
Our thanks goes to the community, 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 to the many businesses that provided venues for our canvassers.
Thanks to all of the canvassers who took the time to canvas for the poppy campaign.
This year, the poppy campaign raised $39,000.
The funds will be used on behalf of veterans and their families in need, as well as other worthy community services.
The legion thanks all of the attendees and participants of the Remembrance Day ceremonies and a special thanks to Kal Tire Place management and staff for their support. Well done Vernon.
Jenny Negraiff,
Poppy campaign chairperson
Vernon Royal Canadian Legion
