It was a time to remember the soldiers who fought for our freedom during the First World World as well as those who continue to serve.
A special ceremony was held Wednesday night at the Legion in Dryden in recognition of the 101st Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
Branch #63 President Doug Miranda says the historic event gave Canada its reputation of being a nation and not a colony of Britain.
He says it’s their job to remember our veterans and keep their memory alive.
Miranda says the evening was also focused on recognizing Legion members and Cadets who serve our community and country.
He notes they are seeing more and more young people joining and serving the community.
Well over 100-people attended the ceremony and Miranda says the support from Dryden area residents continues to be phenomenal.
Here is a list of those recognized Wednesday:
Five Year Legion Pins:
Richard Makuch
Doug Miranda
James Ditchfield
James Shearer
Ten Year Legion Pins:
Kenneth Pakarinen
Duncan Begg
David McGogy
Fifteen Year Legion Pins:
Joyce Lowe
Brent Mudryk
Twenty Year Legion Pins:
Geruase Burry
Lloyd Fuerst
Deborah Robinson
Robert Coulter
Twenty-Five Legion Year Pins:
Lorraine Laurence
Bob Coles
Richard Neufeld
Thirty Year Legion Pins:
Aline O’Neill
Cyril O’Neill
G.S. MacDonald
Thirty-Five Year Legion Pins:
D.B. Hawley
A.G. Skene
Charlie Rankin
Forty Year Legion Pins:
Joyce Cockle
Patrick Oliphant
P.M. Baxter
S.M. Yuill-Tracy
R.D. McMillan
Joy Ashton
Forty-Five Year Legion Pins:
L.R. Smith
R.A. Hamilton
William Daubney
Wendy Johnston
To hear more from Doug Miranda, visit the Audio link below.
@CityofDryden pays tribute to #VimyRidge victims In an emotional ceremony at #Legion Thank you Mary Trist for your great tribute and support for #HumboldtStrong pic.twitter.com/1TjcTJNQMg
— @ckdrnews (@ckdrnews) April 12, 2018
