Since 1922, Buddy Poppy has symbolized aid for needy veterans and their families. The VFW annually sells more than 17 million poppies, which generate funds for the national veterans’ service program, relief for local veterans and their families and the VFW National Home for Children.
IN FLANDERS FIELD
In
Between the crosses, row on row
That mark our places; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders Field.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold in high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In
by Lt. Col. John McCrae, MD, 1872-1918
