The City of Blue Ridge issues a proclamation Wednesday, April 16, for National Poppy Day. From left, mayor Rhonda Haight, American Legion Auxiliary president Leslie Callender and American Legion Auxiliary vice presidential nominee Starr Glisson-Smith.
Blue Ridge Mayor Rhonda Haight proclaimed May 23 as National Poppy Day to honor American soldiers who died in war.
Since World War I, the poppy has been a symbol of soldiers who have sacr...
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