Mayor Proclaims May 5-7 as "Poppy Days"
The proclamation encourages residents to support the American Legion's efforts.
From May 5-7, members of American Legion Auxiliary at Post 103—the veterans hall in Maplewood—will be stationed across the city as they seek donations for a program that raises money for disabled war veterans. The three days are known as Poppy Days. Members will be camped at Schlafly Bottleworks, Shop 'n Save, Walgreens and Steak 'n Shake, where they'll sell red poppy flowers to honor fallen veterans. Mayor James White proclaimed the days as "Poppy Days in the City of Maplewood" during a city council meeting on Tuesday night. In the proclamation, he explained that the red poppy is a symbol of sacrifice of lives in wars. The full text is repeated below: Whereas, America is the land of freedom, preserved and protected willingly and freely by…
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