Citizens from West Elgin’s communities gathered at three different times to honor the region’s war dead and injured.
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Remembrance Week services were held in Rodney on Nov. 5, in Dutton on Friday, Nov. 10, at 7 pm, and in West Lorne at 11 am on Saturday, Nov. 11.
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In attendance were the local MP and MPP, or their representatives, Warden Ed Ketchabaw, and members of local councils and mayors, as well as representatives from the fire departments (It was so heartwarming and impressive to have the firefighters present, in uniform, sitting in a long row during the event), the OPP, service clubs, Girl Guides, Cadets and other groups.
At the core of each service of Remembrance was the hard-working and loyal members of the West Elgin legion, Branch 221, who set up the display boards for the placement of the wreaths, the sound systems, the flags and arranged for all of the speakers, musicians, and individuals to lay the wreaths.
The community owes them a deep debt of gratitude for guaranteeing our local Acts of Remembrance each November, as well as running the poppy campaign to support this work. I was amazed at the busy bees they were, especially from Friday’s setup and take-down, in quick preparation for Saturday’s service! Well done, good and faithful servants!
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