They are words that hit home for those who have survived war and conflict - 乌鸦传媒榣est we forget.乌鸦传媒�

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.

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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.

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He pointed out that it乌鸦传媒檚 important that younger generations are reminded of the sacrifices made by Canada乌鸦传媒檚 veterans.

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Legion Vice President Jim White agreed.

乌鸦传媒淎 lot of children in the schools only see the veterans,乌鸦传媒� he said. 乌鸦传媒淭hey forget they were almost their age and in high school. It was only a couple of years later that they went to war.乌鸦传媒�

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

乌鸦传媒淎fghanistan and other wars. Also now we乌鸦传媒檙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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