NOVEMBER 18, 2020
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RCL Branch No. 39 Remembrance Day Ceremony Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 39 Remembrance Day Ceremony was held at the Vegreville Cenotaph on November 11. Around 40 citizens braved the -16 C weather to attend the event which is normally held at Vegreville Social Centre but couldn’t be done this year because of COVID-19 social gathering restrictions.
Terry Kuzyk, President of RCL Branch No. 39. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
The ceremony began with the Act of Remembrance. It was followed by the March on the Colours, the singing of O Canada, Last Post, observing two minutes of silence, Rouse and Lament, Deposit of the Colours, and Retiring of the Colour Party. Master of Ceremonies and Acting Branch Chaplain Rev. Pamela Milton gave the welcom-
ing prayer. That was followed by the laying of 15 wreaths. Terry Kuzyk, President of RCL Branch No. 39, said this year is particularly significant as 75 years ago the Second World War came to an end. “During six years of the war, over one million Canadians served and many made the ultimate sacrifice. Your presence here today shows the respect you feel for those who served in that conflict, as well as, those who continue to put their lives on the line for us every day.” After this, Mrs. Lydom, Constituency Assistant for Fort Saskatchewan/ Vegreville office read greetings on behalf of MLA Jackie ArmstrongHomeniuk. “As a proud and grateful granddaughter of a World War I veteran and the daughter of a World War II Reserve Force veteran, our family knew first hand of the sacrifices they made overseas as well as the sacrifices the families who were left behind had to make.” Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee said November 11 is the day Canadians remember the brave men and women who served and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict, and peace. “I have not sacrificed anything for my freedom. It
was given to me by those who came before me and sacrificed so much. Now, it is my responsibility to never forget the service and the sacrifices of more than one and a half million soldiers, sailors, aircrew, and merchant seamen. They died so I could have the freedom to stand here and give this speech, so I could get an education, get a job, and live a free life. I am forever in their debt.” Roger Konieczny, Reeve of the County of Minburn No. 27 presented a brief greeting. This was followed by scripture readings read Micah 4:3-7 and John 15 9-17 by Rev. Milton. She then gave the Prayer of Intercession that was followed by everyone singing a hymn. The ceremony closed with Kuzyk saying it is important to remember that we need to support our currently serving military and emergency services members as they continue to defend our way of life. “Please be careful and stay safe as we wage a battle of our own with the current health crisis.” Rev. Milton then presented the Benediction. The Colour Party Retrieved Colours and Colour Party Retired the Colours.
THANK YOU TO ALL HEALTHCARE WORKERS!
From the Vegreville Region Physician and Health Professionals Attraction Retention Committee Your work matters and makes a difference to every individual who receives healthcare services in our community
Thank you
To the FRONT-LINE FACES
paramedics and EMTs, nurses and doctors, ward clerks, lab and imaging technicians
To EVERYONE BEHIND THE SCENES housekeepers, kitchen staff, building maintenance staff, managers and administration staff
And the ALLIED HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
home care, public health, physiotherapy, occupational therapists, pharmacists, vision, dental, hearing, mental and social health workers Your continued commitment to provide the best care to everyone in our community is appreciated!
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