The traditional Buddy Poppy fund raising campaign was cancelled in 2020 because of COVID-19. Those wanting to help needy veterans, should send a check to: Brainerd VFW Poppy Fund, 309 South 6th Street, Brainerd, MN 56401.
Thank You for whatever you can give to help the cause.
We hope resume going door to door and on street corners again in April and May of 2021.
Thank You for whatever you can give to help the cause.
We hope resume going door to door and on street corners again in April and May of 2021.
2019 Poppy Campaign
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2020 Poppy Campaign
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Buddy Poppies are the official memorial flower of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Donations for poppies started in 1922 to help disabled veterans. Poppies are assembled by disabled veterans in VA Hospitals. All expenses are paid locally by the Brainerd VFW, then 100% of the money raised goes to needy veterans locally.
2019: Brainerd VFW members, including Maurey Mogensen, Dawn Garin, Bob Marsh, Tim Brastrup and Mark Persons, asked for donations from local businesses in May. In return, businesses received a display telling customers they support veterans. Mark was also heard on six local radio stations telling about the program. 2021: Volunteers are needed in April and May to continue this program of veterans helping veterans. Contact Mark Persons teki@mwpersons.com to sign up. |
 John McCrae
In Flanders Fields BY JOHN MCCRAE
In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; 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 fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. |
Donate and wear a Buddy Poppy proudly. It is the right thing to do.
Photos below is from 2016 - 2019:
Photos below is from 2016 - 2019:
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Thanks to the volunteers, citizens and businesses who contribute to make this program a success. 100 percent of the money goes to help needy veterans. |
