Coast Mountain News Thursday, November 24, 2011
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$1.00 + HST Vol. 27 | No. 23 Thursday, November 24, 2011
Serving the Bella Coola Valley and the Chilcotin
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The annual Remembrance Day parade moves from the Royal Canadian Legion to Augsburg Church in Hagensborg. Members of one of the largest crowds in recent years look on, providing evidence that our community is definitely not "forgetting"
Remembrance Day traditions alive – Lest We Forget CHRISTINA BOUCHER A well-attended turnout and strong community participation in the 2011 Remembrance Day observation reminds us that the people of the Bella Coola Valley have not forgotten the sacrifices made by those who have served in the armed forces. Remembrance Day, also
referred to as Armistice Day, is celebrated in other countries such as the United States, where it is called Veterans’ Day. Wherever the day is celebrated, a minute of silence is observed on November 11th at 11:11 AM , to commemorate the day in 1918 that marked the end of the first World War in the UK. True to the phrase, “Lest We
Forget,” November 11 gives us a chance to give thanks and honour to the veterans and service workers who have made sacrifices in their own lives for the goal of bringing peace to others. As Warrant Officer Lionel Packulak reminded the crowd, veterans come in all ages and are all around us, with some veterans as young as 20 years old.
Services began at 10:30 AM with the parade progressing from the Legion to Augsburg Church. The Parade Marshall was Maury Tyre, and participants included Legion Members and veterans, RCMP, members of the Canadian Rangers and Junior Canadian Rangers, and the Ladies Auxiliary. Rev. Ann Austin Cardwell
presided over the ceremonies. Warrant Officer Lionel Packulak addressed the crowd, as did Steve Waugh, Scott Barnes, and Maury Tyre. The service also included a performance by the Bella Coola Community Choir. The service was followed by a social hour at the Legion Hall. SEE PHOTOS ON PAGE 3