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Cannan, in turn, presented a poppy to Legion Acting President Linda Mitchell.

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Legion Vice President Jim White agreed.

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Over the past five years, Legion Branch 26 has raised more than $850,000 through its poppy campaign and other donations.

The money goes to support veterans and their families.

The begins Oct. 27 across the country.

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