National Poppy Day proclaimed By Frisco City Council

National Poppy Day proclaimed By Frisco City Council

The tradition of wearing a poppy began in 1920, when it became the memorial flower of The American Legion. This year, the Legion and the Frisco City Council are continuing to bring attention to this symbolic flower by calling upon all Americans to honor the fallen and support our nation’s veterans, active-duty servicemembers and their families.

To highlight National Poppy Day, May 27, 2022, Mayor Jeff Cheney, on behalf of the Frisco City Council, presented a proclamation at their May 17 meeting to Delbert Parsons, commander of American Legion Post 178, and Glena Rogers, president of Auxiliary Unit 178, and encouraged all citizens, residents and visitors to join together in honoring every servicemember who has died in the name of liberty, freedom and democracy while also showing their support for living veterans, servicemembers and their families.

Post 178 will hand out poppies at two locations (Lowes at 2773 E. Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068, and Frisco Gun Club at 6565 W. Eldorado Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75033) on May 27 and 28 from 9 am to 5 pm.

Wear a poppy the Friday and Saturday before Memorial Day as a reminder to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and as a symbol of hope for the generations to come who will answer our nation’s call to military service.