Remembrance Day at Oyen

After the formal service, people gathered outside the Legion at the cenotaph. It had been moved earlier in the week from the southwest corner of the hospital grounds and is still undergoing construction. In response to years of discussion about relocating the cenotaph, Imogene Hauck and family proposed to the Legion their desire to fund the project in memory of their husband, father and grandfather, Dwight Hauck.

The Honour Roll: OPS Grade 3/4. Each student read out one or more names of all comrades killed in action in World War I and II. Grade 3 – Kaleb Allen, Nigel Broadhead, Brandt Grover, Grayson Lyon, Emmie Smith, McKenna Tye, Charley Waters, Cooper Dorowicz and Eldon Wilson. Grade 4 – Lenroy Smith, Verena Stammers, Ridley Ross, Ryian Yake, Maverick Bailey and Henry Tessier. PHOTO BY DIANA WALKER

After the formal service, people gathered outside the Legion at the cenotaph. It had been moved earlier in the week from the southwest corner of the hospital grounds and is still undergoing construction. In response to years of discussion about relocating the cenotaph, Imogene Hauck and family proposed to the Legion their desire to fund the project in memory of their husband, father and grandfather, Dwight Hauck. A more detailed story will follow. PHOTO BY DIANA WALKER

Colour Party, from left, Mike Gauley, Marvin Molzan, Art Berg, Troy MacLean, Keith Mehl and Kim Walker. At extreme left, pianist Megan McBain. PHOTO BY DIANA WALKER

Master of Ceremonies: Dave McKinstry. PHOTO BY DIANA WALKER

Spencer Mehl reciting In Flanders Fields by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, a role he has filled since 1998! He has carried that ‘torch’ since he was 12 years old. PHOTO BY DIANA WALKER

As always, people enjoyed a sumptuous luncheon consisting of refreshments, buns, salads, turkey, chilli, pierogies, pickles and a variety of desserts. PHOTO BY DIANA WALKER

During lunch attendees perused the memorabilia. PHOTO BY DIANA WALKER