ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Starting this Thursday the VFW Post 17 will be selling buddy poppies to help support veterans in the community.

Mayor Travis Schaunaman made the proclamation during Monday’s night City Council meeting.

Jeff Harms with the VFW Post 17 talks about veterans needing help this time of year.

Harms talks about how the buddy poppies came about.

Harms told the council where they will be selling the poppies in the city.

The sale of buddy poppies will begin on Thursday and continue through Veterans Day, November 11th.