OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF ONTARIO
MEDIA ADVISORY
For immediate release
27 October 2008
Lieutenant Governor to receive first poppy
to launch Ontario poppy campaign
TORONTO – Today at Queen’s Park, the Hon. David C. Onley will be presented with the first poppy of the 2008 Ontario poppy campaign by Mr. Ed Pigeau, 1st Vice President of the Royal Canadian Legion, Ontario Command. This marks the start of this year’s Poppy Campaign in Ontario, which aims to raise awareness of the service and sacrifice of men and women in the Canadian Armed Forces.
MEDIA INFORMATION
Who: The Hon. David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
Mr. Ed Pigeau, 1st Vice President of the Royal Canadian Legion, Ontario Command
What: Presentation of first poppy, to launch the 2008 Poppy Campaign in Ontario
Where: Lieutenant Governor’s Suite, Music Room, Legislative Building, Queen’s Park
When: Monday 27 October / 10:00 am
The poppy is a national symbol of remembrance for Canadians who have served in times of war and peace. It was adopted in 1921 by The Great War Veterans Association, the founding group of the Royal Canadian Legion. Each year, over 19 million poppies are distributed across Canada.
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For further information, contact:
Nanda Casucci-Byrne Dave Gordon
Office of the Lieutenant Governor Royal Canadian Legion
Tel. 416-325-7780 Tel. 905 841-7999
www.lt.gov.on.ca www.on.legion.ca