1st poppy presented to Lt.-Gov. Vaughn Schofield today

The Royal Canadian Legion's annual poppy campaign launches this week with Lt.-Gov. Vaughn Solomon Schofield receiving the first poppy. 

The Legion's Saskatchewan command president Ken Box presented Schofield with the poppy.

Poppies, the national symbol of remembrance, will be available to the general public starting on Friday.

Funds raised through the Poppy Campaign support the Legion's programs for veterans and their families.

Remembrance Day is Nov. 11.