They are words that hit home for those who have survived war and conflict - 91裸聊视频榣est we forget.91裸聊视频�

Words that had great meaning to the audience gathered at Royal Canadian Branch 26 as Kelowna Acting Mayor Ron Cannan was presented with the first poppy.

91裸聊视频淚 look around and I see familiar faces, and I think about those who have come and gone as well,91裸聊视频� Cannan said. 91裸聊视频淚 think that91裸聊视频檚 the significance of the poppy that we stop to think and remember and reflect on those who sacrificed life and limb for our freedom.91裸聊视频�

Cannan, in turn, presented a poppy to Legion Acting President Linda Mitchell.

He told the crowd what they undoubtedly already knew, that freedom can easily be taken for granted.

91裸聊视频淭urn on the news and see what91裸聊视频檚 happening in Ukraine, Russia, and Gaza and think about those that are living in turmoil.91裸聊视频�

He pointed out that it91裸聊视频檚 important that younger generations are reminded of the sacrifices made by Canada91裸聊视频檚 veterans.

91裸聊视频淚f we can teach them hopefully that prevents future wars.91裸聊视频�

Legion Vice President Jim White agreed.

91裸聊视频淎 lot of children in the schools only see the veterans,91裸聊视频� he said. 91裸聊视频淭hey forget they were almost their age and in high school. It was only a couple of years later that they went to war.91裸聊视频�

White added remembering all veterans of conflict is important to legion members.

91裸聊视频淎fghanistan and other wars. Also now we91裸聊视频檙e including the RCMP as veterans.

Over the past five years, Legion Branch 26 has raised more than $850,000 through its poppy campaign and other donations.

The money goes to support veterans and their families.

The begins Oct. 27 across the country.

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