Poppy Days Are Here Again

Poppy Princess Samantha Pinkalla appeared at Tuesday's Common Council meeting to collect donations and distribute poppies to city officials and audience members.

Her appearance came in advance of Poppy Days at the Oelschaleger-Dallmann American Legion Post 434, held on May 13 and 14. Those days are set aside to distribute poppies and honor veterans in the city.

The American Legion Post's annual distribution of poppies helps raise money for veterans and their families, as well as scholarships, rehabilitation projects at the Zablocki VA Medical Center and much more. 

In addition to the American Legion Post, the Meyer-Dziedzic VFW Post 8482 will hold Buddy Poppy Days on May 20 and 21. Buddy Poppies are assembled by disabled veterans. Proceeds benefit needy and disabled veterans, as well as widows and orphans of deceased veterans.

For some history behind poppies and veterans, click here.

In a proclamation, Mayor Dick Bolender urges residents to wear a poppy in gratitude to soldiers who risked their lives defending the United States.