Neepawa remembers
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- Published on Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Photos by Eoin Devereux
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Neepawa and area took the time to remember those who have proudly served our country, as a large gathering of people filled the Yellowhead Hall on Tuesday for the annual Remembrance Day service.
The event features the ceremonial laying of the wreaths from representatives of the town of Neepawa, the provincial and federal government, as well as the RCMP, Royal Canadian Legion and several other communities and organizations.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 23 member Bob Ferguson organized the day and said the support for this event continues to be very strong. He added that it was wonderful to see the backing from the younger generations continue to grow.
鈥淚鈥檝e been involved with the Remembrance Day ceremonies here in Neepawa for about 30 years and every year the service gets better,鈥� said Ferguson. 鈥淚t鈥檚 very good. There was excellent representation. The cadets have done a magnificent job. We鈥檙e well represented by our youth groups. The Cubs, Scouts, the Guides, the Brownies and 4-H Club. This commemoration will only last as long as our youth support it, so we need to keep our youth involved.鈥�
Ferguson noted that seven of the 15 veterans of World War Two, who continue to live in and around the Neepawa area, were able to attend the ceremony. He said having them involved gives the occasion extra significance.
鈥淚t鈥檚 just recognizing our veterans, who are anywhere from 88 to 95 years of age. We don鈥檛 have a lot of them anymore. They really make this ceremony very meaningful,鈥� said Ferguson. 鈥淲e have several other former military, who have retired to the area, who also attend. It鈥檚 nice to have them in our community.鈥�
