Wear a poppy to honor those who have worn our nation’s uniform.

The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. It reminds Americans of the sacrifices made by our veterans while protecting our freedoms.

It’s the time of year when you most likely will come across a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in your community asking you to “wear a poppy in support of our fallen heroes.”

Know that 100% of the donations raised through the distribution of poppies by American Legion Auxiliary members has exclusively supported active-duty military, veterans and their families in the following ways:

For the rehabilitation of veterans honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces after April 6, 1917;

For the welfare of the families of veterans of the above name period;

For the rehabilitation of hospitalized military service personnel returning home and awaiting discharge who require treatment in service hospitals; and

For the welfare of veterans, active military personnel, and the families of veterans and active military personnel of the above-named period where financial and medical need is evident.

Rosanne Spinner,
American Legion Auxiliary – Nassau County Committee