The Dryden Rotary Club is remembering those who served for our country and gave us our freedom.
Members gathered on Wednesday to tell their stories and their families’ stories of their efforts in preparation for Remembrance Day.
Vice President Mardi Plomp says she was proud of her father’s effort in the line of battle.
Plomp says he was hurt in the war, but survived, stressing her hear is with all of the men who fight for their country.
Plomp also says Remembrance Day is special for her since her parents got married on November 11th, 1950.
President-Elect Peter Marshall says he lost an Uncle in World War II.
Marshall says he survived the Invasion of Normandy on D-Day, but died a month later during the march inward towards Caen.
Marshall also says he went to Juno beach and Vimy Ridge to pay respect to the soldiers who fought there.
To hear their stories, visit the Audio link below.
