The Remembrance service of St Mark’s was stormed off this year. It was intended to be 5th November, but overheated planetary conditions intervened.
The Port Hawkesbury Cenotaph columns (stylised cairns representing the three main conflicts of the last century) were rebuilt this year and walkways widened. The surrounding land is now dedicated Veterans Park. The Town Council and Federal Government supported this project and a great vote of thanks to all concerned is the order of the day.
The newly restored Memorial Park was officially unveiled during a ceremony held August 11. A delegation of Veterans and dignitaries gathered at the cenotaph for the ceremony and to pay their respects to all those who have served Canada.
“Our cenotaph was indeed in a very bad state, and increasingly becoming dangerous to the public,” said Arthur Riley, Chair Cenotaph Restoration Project. “It is really gratifying to know that all of us can come together on behalf of our Canadian Veterans, and especially those who made the supreme sacrifice and, in fact, are still making it.”
The Canadian Peacekeepers and the Afghanistan NATO efforts continue to give grave concern to all involved. Our continued prayers for success are needed more than ever. Material effort to support our troops is called for 100 percent.
Is there a peep of daylight on the horizon: The American troop surge in Iraq was effectively declared over yesterday, when officials announced that 5,000 soldiers will this week begin pulling out in response to declining violence.
AMEN, to that.
Lest we Forget
Bill Charlton
Chaplain
Branch 43
Royal Canadian Legion
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