These photos wre taken by Amanda Slack, Jean MacQueen and Don MacQueen
Ready to leave the Legion
First the Colour party..
Then the parade led by the Legionaires and Veterans
Betty takes care of the wreaths
Here they come...
They arrive...
The Service begins with "O Canada"
Wreaths are placed by ... President Charles Bordon Jr.
... MLA Karen Casey....
... Silver Cross Mother Virgina Roberts...
... Sparkes and Brownies... and many others.
"In Flanders Fields" is read by Megan McLean
Colours are raised to leave
WW II Veterans Adrien Murphy and Gordon McCully
await to take the Salute
Retire to the Branch for fellowship and Refreshments ...
... and help the Ways and Means Committee ...
and remember that the Military is ones own family.
Remembering in Londonderry ...
with the Cobequid Branch 72 Pipe and Drums
The Colour Party stands by as wreaths are placed by ...
Debert Branch # 106 President Charles Borden, Jr ... and others.
Back at the Branch, the Banquet is being prepared for.
Guest arrive ...
... and are seated.
The Head Table arrives.
Comrade Jim Adshade oversees the evening
District "C" Commander Jim Whitman brings greetings
Banquet Guest Speaker Mr. Don Davidson receives Memorial Plaques, from
President Borden, honuring his brothers - James who served in the Tank Corp and
Frank who served in the RCAF and was the only one from Debert killed in action. in WW II.
The cooks and servers were thanked for a delicious meal.
Comrade Dave MacPhee presented Comrade Adrien Murphy
with his 50 Year Membership Pin.