The Flower of Remembrance The poppy flower adorned the battlefields of Flanders Field in France during World War I, and was looked upon by those serving as a living symbol of their fallen com rades'' sacrifices. In 1920, after World War I, the poppy became the official flower of The American Legion Family to memorialize the soldiers who fought and died during the war, and distribution of poppies became a Legion national program in 1924. To this day, the poppy is nationally recognized and worn by Americans as a symbol of sacrifice made by the men and women who served and died for their country during a time of war. Wear the poppy on your right side; the red represents the blood of all those who gave their lives, the black represent the mourning of those who didn’t have their loved ones return home, and the green leaf represents the grass and crops growing and future prosperity after the war destroyed so much. The leaf should be positioned at 11 o’clock to represent the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the time that World War I formally ended. Please support our Troops and Veterans by wearing a poppy and donating to this important fund raiser. Your support is appreciated. Memorial Day Program Monday, May 26, 2025 ~ 10:00 a.m. Scobey Lutheran Education Bldg Ken Simon, American Legion Department Commander from Plentywood is our speaker Refreshments served following the program. American Legion Auxiliary #56 The Flower of Remembrance The poppy flower adorned the battlefields of Flanders Field in France during World War I, and was looked upon by those serving as a living symbol of their fallen com rades'' sacrifices. In 1920, after World War I, the poppy became the official flower of The American Legion Family to memorialize the soldiers who fought and died during the war, and distribution of poppies became a Legion national program in 1924. To this day, the poppy is nationally recognized and worn by Americans as a symbol of sacrifice made by the men and women who served and died for their country during a time of war. Wear the poppy on your right side; the red represents the blood of all those who gave their lives, the black represent the mourning of those who didn’t have their loved ones return home, and the green leaf represents the grass and crops growing and future prosperity after the war destroyed so much. The leaf should be positioned at 11 o’clock to represent the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the time that World War I formally ended. Please support our Troops and Veterans by wearing a poppy and donating to this important fund raiser. Your support is appreciated. Memorial Day Program Monday, May 26, 2025 ~ 10:00 a.m. Scobey Lutheran Education Bldg Ken Simon, American Legion Department Commander from Plentywood is our speaker Refreshments served following the program. American Legion Auxiliary #56
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