2013 Remembrance Day Supper & Parade in Manitouwadge

Written by admin on 18 November 2013

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Tables were placed in a 'U' shape, allowing a more familiar atmosphere which had everyone at the 'head table'. Photos OntarioNewsNorth.com

Remembrance Supper

Shawna Patterson donated the delicious cupcakes, decorated as poppies, which were enjoyed for desert. Pictured here at left with Legion Branch 242 President Ron Sheppard (right). Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com

MANITOUWADGE, ON– Each year, on the evening preceeding Remembrance Day, Manitouwadge Legion Branch 242 members and invited guests, enjoy a formal supper together.

This year’s meal was enjoyed at KG’s which was formally set for the occasion. The meal, a delicious feast of roast beef with mashed potatoes, salad and all the trimmings prepared by the staff of KG’s. A delicious desert was donated by Shawna Patterson, cupcakes, decorated as poppies and displayed as a wreath were thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.

In addition to Legionnaires and their families, local media, Legion Padre Reverend Doreen Sproule, and Mayor and Mrs. MacEachern (the Mayor also being a legion member) were in attendance.

Though there were no new members sworn in, attending Legionnaires joined President Ron Sheppard in renewing their Oath as Legion members. It should also be noted that Legionnaire Bill Warren has earned his 40 year service pin to be presented at a later date – Congratulations Mr. Warren, thak you for your service. (Service pins are presented in 5 year increments, at the completion of the year).

REMEMBRANCE PARADE & CEREMONY

Led by Legion Branch 242 President Ron Sheppard and the colour guard, students from Manitouwadge's 4 schools, their teachers, parents and volunteers march to the cenotaph and then on to the Recreation Centre. Photos OntarioNewsNorth.com

Reverend Doreen Sproule leads a prayer in Remembrance of all those who served and serve our country. Photos OntarioNewsNorth.com

MANITOUWADGE, ON– Weather November 11th was far from ideal, cold winds and a significant amount of snow on the ground for the 2nd week of November. However frigid weather did not deter Manitouwadge residents from showing their respect and appreciation of those who have served our country to protect our rights and freedoms as more people participated in the parade and ceremony than in other recent years.

Led by Legion Branch 242 President Ron Sheppard and a colour party including legionnaires, OPP, and Manitouwadge’s lone-Brownie, the annual Remembrance Day parade saw students from the 4 local schools accompanied by staff, parents and other volunteers begin their march from KG’s Bar & Lounge. The parade was led to the Cenotaph where it stopped briefly as Sheppard placed the first wreath before continuing through the traffic circle and up to the Recreation Centre where attendees would participate in the Remembrance Day ceremony.

In the auditorium, the large number of participating residents was even more evident. President Ron Sheppard explained that the wreath sales also reflected an increase in Remembrance Day participation in Manitouwadge for 2013. 2 Minutes of silence, a beautiful prayer offered by Legion padre, Reverend Doreen Sproule, messages from the Prime Minister and other traditional elements of the ceremony were appreciated by all in attendance. Students from each of the schools assisted with placing wreaths for those businesses and organizations not personally doing so. President Ron Sheppard wrapped up the ceremony by thanking everyone in attendance and inviting them to return to KG’s where coffee and deserts would be available to enjoy courtesy of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 242.

CLICK HERE to view additional photos from Remembrance Day in Manitouwadge submitted by OntarioNewsNorth.com reader Kiersten Gascon.