Glass Poppies At WWI Ceremony To Benefit VFW Post 1

DENVER (CBS4) - A ceremony at Denver Botanic Gardens recognized Coloradans who passed away in World War I on Sunday, the 100th anniversary since the war ended.

(credit: VFW Post 1)

One hundred glass, custom made poppies were installed as part of the ceremony. They honor nearly 1,300 Colorado service members who died during the war.

(credit: VFW Post 1)
(credit: VFW Post 1)

The poppies are for sale. Proceeds will benefit VFW Post 1 -- the oldest VFW Post in the world.

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