The Veterans of Foreign Wars post 2995 will be distributing Memorial Day Poppies at selected locations around the greater Bellevue, Redmond and the Plateau from May 22-25.

The Poppy drive raises donations for several Veterans Rehabilitation organizations as well as to fund direct assistance programs for needy and disabled Veterans and their families in the community. The Poppy has been the symbol of recognition of the sacrifices made by Military Service Members in our Country, Canada, Great Britton and France, since World War I.

In addition, the Lake Washington Post of the VFW including it’s Honor Guard will participate in Memorial Day Services at Sunset Hills Cemetery at 10 a.m. on May 25.

Following the Sunset Hills services the Post, in conjunction with the three American Legion Posts that share its facilities, will have a BBQ at the Post located at 4330 148th Ave NE Redmond beginning at Noon.  Veterans of all Military Services are invited to join in the celebration.