Maple Ridge Legion

FROM ONE GENERATION TO THE NEXT

Sometimes, the most meaningful lessons are learned through the simplest acts of kindness.

A parent and child visiting a Poppy table together. A little hand reaching for a poppy. A donation placed in the box.

These small moments remind us that remembrance is not only about looking back at the past. It is also about teaching the next generation why we remember, whom we honour, and how we can make a difference.

When children see their families supporting our Veterans, they learn that gratitude is more than words. It is something we show through our actions.

At Royal Canadian Legion Branch 88, we are proud to see families and young people taking part in our Poppy Campaign. Their involvement helps keep the spirit of remembrance alive for generations to come.

Because when we teach our children to remember, we also teach them compassion, respect, and the importance of giving.

One small act of kindness today. A lasting legacy for tomorrow.

Remember. Honour. Support.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 88
Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows

HOW TO WEAR YOUR POPPY

Are You Wearing Your Poppy Correctly?

The Poppy is a symbol of remembrance, sacrifice, and respect for those who served and continue to serve our country.

Here are two simple guidelines to remember:

1. Placement
Wear your poppy on the left side of your chest, close to your heart.

2. Timing

Wear your poppy from the last Friday in October until November 11.

Did you put your poppy on today?

Take a moment to double-check its placement and wear it with pride.

Every Poppy tells a story. Every act of remembrance matters.

👉 Support our Poppy Campaign and help Veterans and their families.

Remember. Honour. Support.

Lest We Forget.

WHERE DOES YOUR POPPY DONATION GO?

Your Generosity at Work

Every poppy tells a story of remembrance. Every donation makes a difference.

Your contributions to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund help support Veterans, their families, and eligible community initiatives in accordance with Legion Poppy Fund guidelines.

Your generosity helps provide:
✨ Financial assistance for Veterans and their families in need
✨ Medical equipment, essential home repairs, and emergency support
✨ Housing, accessibility, and community services for Veterans
✨ Educational bursaries for eligible descendants of Veterans

Every donation helps us honour those who served and support those who need our help.

A heartfelt thank you to the communities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows for your generosity and support.

Remember. Honour. Support.

Royal Canadian Legion — Branch 88
Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows

WHY THE POPPY?

Did you know?

During the First World War, red poppies grew across the devastated battlefields of Flanders. Inspired by these flowers and John McCrae’s poem In Flanders Fields, the poppy became a lasting symbol of sacrifice, remembrance, and hope.

Today, wearing a poppy honours the brave Canadians who served and sacrificed for our freedom. It also reminds us of the importance of peace and the responsibility to remember.

Have you picked up your poppy yet?

Share a photo of your poppy in the comments and help spread the message of remembrance throughout our community!

Every contribution helps support veterans and their families.

Remember. Honour. Support.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 88
Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows

THE HISTORY & SIGNIFICANCE OF THE POPPY

Remember. Honour. Support.

Have you ever wondered why we wear a red poppy?

The poppy became a symbol of remembrance inspired by Canadian physician Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae’s poem In Flanders Fields, written in May 1915 during the First World War.

In 1921, Madame Anna Guérin helped bring the idea of fabric poppies to Canada to raise funds for those affected by the war. On July 6, 1921, the Great War Veterans’ Association, the predecessor to The Royal Canadian Legion, adopted the poppy as Canada’s Flower of Remembrance.

Today, the Poppy remains a powerful symbol of remembrance for those who served and sacrificed for our freedom.

When you wear a poppy and donate to the Poppy Fund, you help keep their memory alive and support Veterans and their families.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 88 proudly serves the communities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.

Thank you for remembering, honouring, and supporting our Veterans.

Lest We Forget.

What a memorable evening at The Patch Brewery last Thursday!

A heartfelt thank you to the Maple Ridge and Surrey Fire Rescue Honour Guards and The Patch Brewery for bringing our community together for an evening of remembrance, music, and fellowship.

The stirring sounds of the bagpipes and the sight of the red poppy served as powerful reminders of the brave Canadians who served and sacrificed for our freedom.

The poppy is more than a symbol. It represents remembrance, gratitude, and our commitment to supporting veterans and their families.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped keep the spirit of remembrance alive in our community.

Remember. Honour. Support.

Please wear your poppy proudly and support the 2026 Poppy Campaign of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 88, serving Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.

Lest We Forget.

Image notes:

Remember: A beautiful poppy display reminds us to honour those who served and sacrificed for our freedom.

Community: Friends and neighbours came together at The Patch Brewery to share a special evening.

Honour: The Maple Ridge and Surrey Fire Rescue Honour Guard’s pipe band filled the evening with stirring music in honour of our veterans.