11 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca The day arrived; and with the help of family members – my husband Richard; daughter Stacy Andrews and son Kevin Hislop, we made our way to the Cenotaph. This wasn’t my initial vision. I had wanted the blanket to hang down the side of the Town Office but sometimes Karma has a way to make things better without us knowing that. Never in my wildest dreams, did I ever think that this dream I had would ever come to reality. I was so humbled and overwhelmed with the support from my family, friends and community. It is my hope that as people see this reminder on our cenotaph, they will take a moment or two and say “thank you”! So many gave so much for us. Pictures courtesy of Karen Mitchell The Poppy Blanket Story (continued) Left to right: Stacy Andrews, Kevin Hislop and Lorna Hislop.
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