Opportunities to show support for veterans

OTTAWA – Canadians often associate The Royal Canadian Legion with Remembrance Day ceremonies and the annual poppy campaign.

While November is recognized as a time of remembrance, for the Legion and for many across the country, remembrance is a year-long commitment.

At any given moment, there are many opportunities available to anyone wishing to show their appreciation for those who served, including:

- becoming a Legion member to support veterans year-round;

- making a donation to the Legion’s Poppy Trust Fund at any Legion branch;

- saying “Thank you” to a veteran;

- wearing a poppy;

- honouring a fallen veteran on the Legion’s Wall of Honour and Remembrance;

- planting poppy seeds or growing a garden of Remembrance;

- visiting a cenotaph;

- inviting a Legion Branch to make a presentation at a school or community group

- wearing or displaying commemorative items from the Poppy Store;

- visiting the Canadian war museum or local history museums; and

- volunteering to help veterans.

“Most importantly, take a moment now and then to reflect on the freedoms and peace in your life, and to remember the men and women who served and sacrificed for all we have today,”  state officials from Royal Canadian Legion National Command.

*Source: Legion.ca