2010 National Poppy Campaign
His Excellency gave poppies to veterans who attended the ceremony at Rideau Hall. Each year, approximately 18 million poppies are distributed in communities across Canada. Officially adopted in Canada in 1921 by the Great War Veterans’ Association (the predecessor of today’s Royal Canadian Legion), poppies are recognized as the national symbol of remembrance for the 117 000 Canadian men and women who gave their lives during military service around the world.
Mon, 10/25/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0574-005
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada and Patron of The Royal Canadian Legion, received the symbolic first poppy of the 2010 National Poppy Campaign.
Mon, 10/25/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0574-001
The Dominion President of the Royal Canadian Legion Ms. Patricia Varga delivered a speech on this occasion.
Mon, 10/25/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0574-002
The Royal Canadian Legion's Grand President Mr. Larry Murray also shared a few words and thanked all veterans for their commitment.
Mon, 10/25/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0574-003
His Excellency, Ms. Varga and Mr. Murray received the first poppy of the 2010 National Campaign. Poppies will be available to the general public beginning October 29, 2010.
Mon, 10/25/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0574-004