INNISFAIL - Close to a thousand Innisfail and area residents gathered at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 104 in Innisfail on Friday to honour fallen and surviving war heroes.
INNISFAIL - Close to a thousand Innisfail and area residents gathered at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 104 in Innisfail on Friday to honour fallen and surviving war heroes.
In one of the warmest Remembrance Day Services in recent history, veterans, special guests, local dignitaries and members of the public packed the legion and the streets for the indoor service and outdoor wreath laying ceremony Friday morning.
"I think the people of Innisfail and the surrounding area really take pride in their legion and care for their veterans," said Del Seabrook, president of the Innisfail Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 104.
The Remembrance Day Memorial Service included the playing of our national anthem, prayers, readings and the naming of the Roll of Honour, those who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the First and Second World Wars.
In addition, several guest speakers took part in Innisfail's Remembrance Day Memorial Service, including Col. (retired) Donald Ethell, former Lieutenant Governor of Alberta (2010-2015).
"We are very privileged to have a person like Don Ethell here," said Seabrook. "He helps us to better understand what this (day) is all about."
See more in Tuesday's edition of the Innisfail Province.
