Letter to the Editor:
To the Editor:
As a member of American Legion Auxiliary Bagley Unit #16, I hold a special place in my heart for the parents, siblings, spouses, and friends of those who served. I can’t help but think of all the men and women who have gone to fight for this great nation and didn’t return home.
While we are guilty of celebrating the unofficial start of summer and encouraging each other to “have a good weekend”, it is important to remember the reason for the holiday: Memorial Day is the day Americans set aside to honor those brave men and women who met tragic ends while defending our freedom. It is our duty to honor their sacrifices, to pray for their families, and to bow our heads in recognition of their service.
On National Poppy Day, 22nd of May, American Legin Auxiliary Unit #16 will be distributing poppies as a tribute to our fallen warriors. We invite Bagley residents to stop by and see us or a table at the following places: Clearwater County. Courthouse, Galens Market, Ace Hardware, TEAM, Legion Club and the Clinic in Lengby, to pick up a poppy to wear in remembrance of those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Leave a donation if you wish. BWe must never forget. The poppy, which bloomed on the battlefields of France after World War I, has grown to become an internationally known and recognized symbol of the lives sacrificed in war and the hope that none died in vain. One hundred percent of donations received will go directly to help veterans, military, and their families.
The American Legion Auxiliary, founded in 1919, is a community of volunteers serving veterans, military, and their families. ALA members assist veterans in hospitals, advocate for veteran issues, support therapeutic creative arts, distribute poppies for remembrance and much more. In addition to serving the military community, the American Legion Auxiliary hosts ALA Girls Nation and the ALA Girls State programs that teach future leaders about government and civic responsibility. Learn more at WWW.ALAfor Veterans on Instagram and Facebook.
Denise Milton, Dual Member of the Bagley American Legion Family
Past Unit President and Past Post Commander of Irvin Blix post & unit 16.