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A field of poppies at American Legion Post 17 in Lewes. May 4, 2021 Throughout the month of May, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 17 of Lewes will be outside local businesses, offering hand-made flowers in exchange for contributions used to assist the needs of local veterans and active military members. Launched in 1921, the Poppy Campaign connects the visual image of the bright-red poppy as a nationally known and recognized symbol of sacrifice, and it is worn by Americans to honor those who served and died for this country. Many wear the poppy as a sign of support for veterans. Last ...

Throughout the month of May, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 17 of Lewes will be outside local businesses, offering hand-made poppy flowers in exchange for contributions used to assist the needs of local veterans and active military members. Launched in 1921, the Poppy Campaign connects the visual image of the bright-red poppy as a nationally known and recognized symbol of sacrifice, and is worn by Americans to honor those who served and died for the country. Many wear the poppy as a sign of support for veterans. Last year, the Lewes Auxiliary’s Poppy Program had to be dramatically reduce...