Poppy Day Program

  • Paulette Smithmeyer/ Contributing Photographer  This is the first time American Legion Auxiliary Unit 96, Western Carolina District 15, has held and entered the Poppy Program. A big thank you goes to Jessica Yonce Mashburn, teacher at Murphy Elementary School, for her support and ability to round up 27 fourth- and fifth-grade students, getting them onboard. From left are American Legion Post 96 Commander Bob Strawhecker, first-place winner Case Revis, second place Gio Perrone, third place Hope Bain, honorab
    Paulette Smithmeyer/ Contributing Photographer  This is the first time American Legion Auxiliary Unit 96, Western Carolina District 15, has held and entered the Poppy Program. A big thank you goes to Jessica Yonce Mashburn, teacher at Murphy Elementary School, for her support and ability to round up 27 fourth- and fifth-grade students, getting them onboard. From left are American Legion Post 96 Commander Bob Strawhecker, first-place winner Case Revis, second place Gio Perrone, third place Hope Bain, honorab
  • Poppy Day is celebrated in countries around the world. The American Legion asked Congress to designate the Friday before Memorial Day as National Poppy Day, which was granted. Wearing a red poppy that day honors the fallen as well as supports the living who have worn the nation’s uniform.
    Poppy Day is celebrated in countries around the world. The American Legion asked Congress to designate the Friday before Memorial Day as National Poppy Day, which was granted. Wearing a red poppy that day honors the fallen as well as supports the living who have worn the nation’s uniform.