Dear Editor,
Flin Flon Branch No. 73 of the Royal Canadian Legion extends an open invitation to everyone to participate in this year’s Remembrance Day parade this Monday, Nov. 11.
We have experienced a tremendous increase in participants in the last few years, and we hope that the trend continues. Marchers will join the standard group of RCMP, Legion Colour party, Legion members, cadets, scouts, cubs and guides.
The Flin Flon, Creighton and Denare Beach area is widely recognized for the tremendous turnout for the Community Hall service, and we take pride in seeing those same large numbers reflected in our parade.
Obviously many people cannot take part in the parade, but there are many who could. Marchers who are also laying wreaths at the Community Hall need not be concerned about finding a front row seat, as their chairs are reserved.
We suggest the following to those able to participate in the parade: service clubs or similar groups could delegate members to attend; former cadets and members of 21 Field Engineer Squadron; ex-service members; sons and daughters of veterans; and youth groups. People may also participate as families, neighbours or friends.
We stress that ordinary citizens of all ages with no connection to the Legion or military are more than welcome. Most importantly, we would like to see more young people.
Do you have to be an experienced marcher? Absolutely not. Drill commands are given to ensure that the parade remains orderly and dignified, but your presence is the important thing.
Please join us in this tribute to those whose sacrifices have (and continue) to keep our great country free. It takes very little time and means so much.
Parade attendees should arrive at the Legion (73 Hapnot St.) by 9:45 AM Monday morning, with the parade forming up shortly after 10 AM.
Led by the RCMP, the parade will proceed south on Hapnot to Fourth Ave. (Co-op corner), and then back north on Hill St. past the Cenotaph, with an “eyes right” for the Reviewing Officer and dignitaries, to the Community Hall via First Ave. for the Legion community service.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided at the Legion after the parade; in the upstairs auditorium for youth and in the downstairs lounge for adults.
Thank you, and we look forward to your ongoing support for our parade.
John Mensch, Sergeant at Arms
Morley Naylor, Parade Marshall
Branch No. 73, Royal Canadian Legion
Drummer Bryan Dixon in last year’s Remembrance Day parade. All are invited to this year’s parade, taking place Monday morning.
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