MONROE - Poppy Days returns to Monroe today. For more than 90 years, the American Legion Auxiliary has distributed the memorial poppies to remind Americans that millions sacrificed their lives and health to keep this nation strong and free.
Zilmer-Riley American Legion Auxiliary Unit 84 members and veterans will distribute the bright red poppies, handmade by veterans who receive payment for each poppy made.
Contributions to the Poppy Program benefit veterans throughout the nation. The money raised is used exclusively for hospitalized and needy veterans and their families. Wisconsin's three veterans' hospitals are in Madison, Milwaukee and Tomah, as well as Camp American Legion near Lake Tomahawk, where the veterans receive needed therapy and rest. The veterans who use these facilities also receive personal items, treats, stationery, tote bags, tray favors, postage and other items.
Each December the Christmas Gift Shop, where hospitalized veterans can choose Christmas gifts for their families, receives benefits from the poppy proceeds. The gifts are wrapped and shipped to families at no cost to the veterans.
Headquarters for Poppy Days will be at the Monroe American Legion Post 84 home, 1627 12th Ave. Poppy Days committee members are Frances Wells, Helen Miller and Gladys Schild.
Zilmer-Riley American Legion Auxiliary Unit 84 members and veterans will distribute the bright red poppies, handmade by veterans who receive payment for each poppy made.
Contributions to the Poppy Program benefit veterans throughout the nation. The money raised is used exclusively for hospitalized and needy veterans and their families. Wisconsin's three veterans' hospitals are in Madison, Milwaukee and Tomah, as well as Camp American Legion near Lake Tomahawk, where the veterans receive needed therapy and rest. The veterans who use these facilities also receive personal items, treats, stationery, tote bags, tray favors, postage and other items.
Each December the Christmas Gift Shop, where hospitalized veterans can choose Christmas gifts for their families, receives benefits from the poppy proceeds. The gifts are wrapped and shipped to families at no cost to the veterans.
Headquarters for Poppy Days will be at the Monroe American Legion Post 84 home, 1627 12th Ave. Poppy Days committee members are Frances Wells, Helen Miller and Gladys Schild.
