‘Their sacrifice is being recognized’: Royal Canadian Legion launches evolved poppy campaign
Posted Oct 29, 2022 11:05 am.
Last Updated Oct 29, 2022 12:40 pm.
The Royal Canadian Legion has launched its poppy campaign, which raises donations for those who served and their families.
One 27-year veteran discusses what the poppy, and this time of year, means to her.
Every year around this time – thoughts are turned to the past. As poppies begin to circulate – it’s a reminder, to remember. But for some, no reminder is needed.
“Our soldiers sacrificed so much,” said Caprice Brunell, Canadian Armed Forces Veteran & Royal Canadian Legion volunteer.
Brunell served for 27 years in the Canadian armed forces.
She’s reminded every Remembrance Day of the soldiers in her platoon who were lost.
“I do reflect on the medics that I lost and their level of dedication to the soldiers that were out in the field was just unparalleled,” said Brunell.
Brunell served in many roles throughout her career from supply to health administration, now retired, she volunteers with the Royal Canadian Legion’s poppy campaign.
“In wearing the poppy, you communicate openly that you support our soldiers,” said Brunell.
Diana Ratcliffe is the Poppy Chair for Legion 264 in Calgary’s Kensington neighbourhood.
She helps make sure these boxes full of poppies are distributed throughout the city.
“I put out a notice that we are looking for volunteers and people to step up. I have been so blessed at this legion as far as help that way,” said Diana Ratcliffe, Poppy Chair, The Royal Canadian Legion #264.
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This year, she’s helping to hand out these new biodegradable poppies.
It’s part of the Royal Canadian Legion’s new campaign to modernize the poppy in hopes of involving new generations of people.
“The more ways we can share stories to engage people to make it interesting and to teach something, the better it is for all Canadians,” said Nujma Bond, National Spokesperson for the Royal Canadian Legion.
Canadians can also get a digital poppy at mypoppy.ca and at poppystories.ca you can scan a poppy, and read the story of a Canadian who served.
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— The Legion National Foundation (@LNFCanada) October 29, 2022
“Their name, you’ll see their face, where they served a little bit about them,” said Bond.
Calgarians can showcase their support by attending a Remembrance Day ceremony, reading a poppy story, or just simply wearing their poppy.
“Their effort, their sacrifice is being recognized,” said Brunell.
