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charlene · 11-01-2006, 09:46 PM

The Poppy and The Royal Canadian Legion:

http://www.legion.ca/asp/docs/rempoppy/allabout_e.asp

the above link from a very informative site:

http://www.legion.ca/asp/docs/home/home_e.asp

We have a veterans parade, speeches, two minute silence and ceremonies from Ottawa are televised across the country.

The same activities happen in cities and small towns across the country. Traffic stops where possible and most people stop walking as well.

For the week prior to the 11th veterans and young cadets will stand outside mall entrances, street corners etc. and off er poppies. They are not 'sold'..a donation is requested. It is a good time to thank the veteran with a salute, handshake or even a hug.

It's quite something to watch a young teen walk up to a vet with his medals proudly displayed on his uniform, shake his hand and say thank you.
The smile of gratitude says it all....they know they haven't been forgotten...

11-01-2006, 09:46 PM	#38
charlene Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 16,004	The Poppy and The Royal Canadian Legion: http://www.legion.ca/asp/docs/rempoppy/allabout_e.asp the above link from a very informative site: http://www.legion.ca/asp/docs/home/home_e.asp We have a veterans parade, speeches, two minute silence and ceremonies from Ottawa are televised across the country. The same activities happen in cities and small towns across the country. Traffic stops where possible and most people stop walking as well. For the week prior to the 11th veterans and young cadets will stand outside mall entrances, street corners etc. and off er poppies. They are not 'sold'..a donation is requested. It is a good time to thank the veteran with a salute, handshake or even a hug. It's quite something to watch a young teen walk up to a vet with his medals proudly displayed on his uniform, shake his hand and say thank you. The smile of gratitude says it all....they know they haven't been forgotten...