Ayer’s Cliff Legion prepares for annual Poppy Campaign
Next week Legion Branch 128 will launch its annual national Poppy Campaign under the direction of comrade Dyanne Saanum, president of Branch 128 with the support of the mayors of Ayer’s Cliff, Vincent Gérin, mayor of Hatley, Denis Ferland and mayor of Stanstead East, Gilbert Ferland.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 128 is also joining the fight against COVID-19 by limiting the scope of 2020 Remembrance activities.
To avoid the risk of exposing the public and Legion members and Veterans to community transmission, there will be no public ceremonies this year in churches or War memorials.
Legion Branch 128 will, however, still honour the sacrifice made by fallen comrades and veterans through the laying of a wreath at each of the Monuments in Magog, Ayer’s Cliff and Hatley. The wreathes will be laid at 11 on Nov.11 and will include the respective mayors accompanied by two
Legion members.
Spectators are discouraged from attending in person but during the rest of the day, individuals will have the opportunity to lay their own wreath or flowers in memory of family members.
The Poppy Campaign will take place as in previous years starting on Oct. 30 and ending on the Nov.11. The campaign is an important Legion initiative meant to directly support Veterans and their families. Poppy boxes will be available in various stores and businesses while donations can be sent to Legion Branch 128, 176 Rosedale St, Ayer’s Cliff, Qc, J0B 1C0.
Submitted by the Royal Canadian
Legion, Branch 128, Ayer’s Cliff