VFW to begin annual Buddy Poppy drive this Sunday

Beginning this Sunday, the Dubois County VFW Post 673 will be conducting its annual Buddy Poppy donation drive through May 11th, 2024.

Since 1922, the Buddy Poppy has been an integral part of the VFW community. As the VFW’s official memorial flower, the poppy represents the blood shed by American service members. It is a way to remember all the brave men and women who have selflessly given their all to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today.

It is the red poppy that has also become an avenue for local VFW Posts throughout our country to raise money to assist their fellow veterans. 

All money raised by the post is used to support local veterans in Dubois County who are in need. This enables the post to live by its motto, “Honor the Dead by Helping the Living.”

Today, the National VFW compensates disabled veterans to assemble poppies for the annual Poppy Drive. In most cases, this money provides extra income for the veterans to pay for the little luxuries that make hospital life more tolerable.  

“We hope that you are able to show your support of our local VFW this year when you see us at these local collection sites: Jasper Walmart, Jasper Post Office, Jasper Holiday Foods, Jasper Rural King and Jasper Hometown IGA from 8:00-5:00 Daily during the drive,” said Post Commander David Flynn in a press release. “VFW Post 673 would like to thank all of our Donation Sites for their generous access to their places of business, and wish to thank all of our donors for their continued support of ALL of our nation’s veterans.”