Poppe, Joan

Nassau County Legislator Edward Mangano selected Joan Poppe as the 2001 "Trailblazer of the New Millennium" based on her many years of dedicated service to our veterans. Joan has been an active member of the Women's Auxiliary of American Legion Archie McCord Post 86 for 48 years. During that time she served as president for eight years and chaired numerous committees including the "Poppie" committee. (The poppy representing the poppies that blossomed on the battlefields after World War I.)

Joan interesting and moving articles regarding our Veterans are published in The Tribune, our local newspaper.