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Shubenacadie Remembers

Wed Nov 12, 10:15 PM

November 11, 2014 Remembrance Day - was a very special day in Shubenacadie as it was across our country.  With the recent loss of two young Military Men in acts of terrorism we were all even more impacted than normally for this commemoration. 

It was a perfect day with +12 degrees and a wonderful crowd of about 500 filling the Main Street.

The honour guard parade lead the Community as they marched down Main Street to the Cenotaphe.  Several organizations - Legion - RCMP - Cubs, Scouts, Brownies, Cadets and a number of others walked and carried flags.  The Hants East Rural High Band was a very nice addition this year for the music.  The United Church Choir lead in the singing.  Comrade Bob Smith on be half of the Legion lead the Ceromonies - Pastor Martin Reid brought a thoughtful meditation and lead in prayer.

The Honour Roll was read

  • WWI
     - Forest Benner - Buy Brown - William Courtney - William Dodd - William Duff - Blanchard Gass - James Graham - Thomas Irving - Wilbert Larabee - Peter Maloney - Cleveland MacCabe - Walter MacKenzie - James Noble - Arthur Pentz - George Robinson - John Smith - James Sutherland - Haliburton Wallace - Reginald WIle
  • WWII - Arthur Brimicombe - Leo Cope - Allen Nelson - William Robb - Arthur Taylor
  • Mic Mac Veterans - Louie Isaac Brooks - William "Billy" Copage - James Alexander Gehue - Pter Maloney

After the two minutes of silence a young lady name Romi recited In Flanders Fields -  she did an excellent job.

Wreaths were placed on behalf of families, groups, organizations and businesses.  There must have been more than 40 of them.

We would also like to express our thanks and appreciation to our living Veterans as well as those in active duty.  Thanks also to the Fire Department and the RCMP for keeping the Ceromonies safe.