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Volume XVI-Issue 864

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March 9, 2021

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Volume XIX-Issue 1002

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November 14, 2023

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Honouring Sacrifice: Vermilion Remembers

From left Manager Rommel Mandocdoc, KidSport representative Derek Young, and Owner Greg Whitney. Photo Jerianne Bardoel

Lorna Hamilton

a donation on March 5. The donation

from Vermilion and surrounding areas;

grant funding up to $300 for children

Reporter was proceeds from the ‘Smile Cookie’ this isn’t possible without them.” He also under the age of 18 to cover registraTop left and right, Royal Canadian Mounted Poilice standing guard by the Cenotaph. Main photo, wreaths laid at the Cenotaph during the Remembrance Day Ceremony. Photos Lorna Hamilton

Vermilion Tim Hortons owner Greg campaign that was held from Septem- thanked his staff for all the hard work tion and/or equipment costs. Eligibility is Whitney along with manager Rommel ber 14-20, 2020. The presentation was they put into the campaign. based on the total income and number Lorna Legion Branchand 11 Comrade us haveVermilion not felt firsthand theoperatlosses St. and Mannville School. M a n dHamilton o c d o c p r e s e nte d K i d S p o r t- Canadian delayed due to COVID Whitney ity of KidSport has been of Jerome’s persons School, per household,” commented Reporter Carrier led the of Rememfamilies endured during those They also held a ceremony at the Vermilion Vermilion representative Derek Young Darlene said, “I was thankful forAct all the support that ing many for more than 15 years and provides Young. Under a partly sunny sky and amidst brance, while Legion Chaplain Gordon Hill wars. We find ourselves here today, safe & District Housing Foundation. The Legion chilly temperatures, a solemn gathering offered prayers and benediction. The event and sound with our iPads and cell phones, also placed poppies and wreaths at the convened at the Vermilion Cenotaph on reached its culmination with the laying of wrapped in a blanket of safety provided to grave sites of fallen soldiers’ at the VermilNovember 11 for the annual Remembrance wreaths, a symbolic gesture performed us by those brave soldiers’ years ago. One ion Cemetery. Day Ceremony. In a powerful display of by both esteemed dignitaries and families million Canadians signed up for the Second In another act of remembrance the Lieusolidarity many community members came alike. World War, and 650,000 signed up for the tenant-Colonel W.C. Craig Armoury along together to pay homage to those who made Mayor Greg Throndson of Vermilion First World War. Let us remember,” urged with the Vermilion Archery club placed the ultimate sacrifice and to honour those and Deputy Reeve Leslie Cusack for the Mayor Throndson. a shroud of poppies on each side of the who continue to dedicate their lives each County of Vermilion addressed the assemIn this solemn gathering, Vermilion stood Armouries’ front steps in remembrance day, ensuring the freedoms and democracy bled gathering, articulating the significance united, offering gratitude to those who sacri- of the 194th Battalion (936 soldiers) who cherished by all. of the occasion. ficed, pledging to ensure that the memory were marched on to the RMS Olympic by The poignant ceremony featured a “We are here today to remember those of their service endures for generations to Lt. Col W.C. Craig at the Halifax Harbour march, the resonating notes of the National who served and lost their lives during come. on November 14, 1916 during the First Anthem and Royal Anthem, the haunting times of war—the First World War, the Following the ceremony a light lunch World War. While not all soldiers died in tones of the Last Post and Lament, and Second World War, the Korean War, and was held at the Vermilion Royal Canadian the conflict the remaining Veterans have all the uplifting sound of Rouse, as well as all conflicts that have followed, in which Legion. passed since. The shroud of poppies will a poignant two minutes of silence. Royal members of the Canadian Forces have Throughout the week the Royal Cana- remain on the front steps of the Armoury Canadian Legion Branch 11 President been engaged to secure the freedoms dian Legion and Vermilion Cadet Corp held until November 15th the day after they set Garry Zayac emceed the ceremony, Royal we enjoy today. As Canadians, the major- similar ceremonies at J.R. Robson School, sail.


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