A meeting of Remembrance
Posted by Joan Whelan
Our last meeting was a special one to commemorate Remembrance Day. Special guests were Gordon Randell of the Salvation Army and John McDermid, Honorary Colonel of the Lorne Scot’s Regiment.
Gordon Randell started the meeting with the playing of the Last Post followed by one minutes silence.
The Sergeant at Arms, Warren Rasperry, asked that in lieu of fines, all those who had relatives in previous wars or who were currently serving, to please stand and acknowledge them. There were a surprising number who were remembered at this time.
Bert Sharp opened the program by introducing John McDermid who spoke about the Lorne Scot’s Regiment, one of the oldest in Canada, which will be celebrating it’s 145th anniversary in December. There will be a Gala on May 7th 2011 which he hopes many of us will attend. He reminded us of the soldiers and reservists who are currently serving in Afghanistan, and not to forget the ceremony at the Cenotaph in Brampton on Thursday.
Bert then invited three members to relate stories of war experiences. The first, by Carole Berry, told the story of a young married woman saying goodbye to her husband who was leaving for war- in modern times. Norm Bindon related the story of a young bomber pilot in the second world war, and Sheila Winsor told the story of a nurse in a field hospital, looking after a wounded soldier who was waiting for surgery. They spoke well- you felt as if you were there.
Bert closed by speaking of the absurdity of war, and how important it is that we never forget.
This was truly a remarkable meeting of Remembrance, with special thanks to Sheila Winsor and Jim Inglis who organized it.
The Sergeant at Arms, Warren Rasperry, asked that in lieu of fines, all those who had relatives in previous wars or who were currently serving, to please stand and acknowledge them. There were a surprising number who were remembered at this time.
Bert Sharp opened the program by introducing John McDermid who spoke about the Lorne Scot’s Regiment, one of the oldest in Canada, which will be celebrating it’s 145th anniversary in December. There will be a Gala on May 7th 2011 which he hopes many of us will attend. He reminded us of the soldiers and reservists who are currently serving in Afghanistan, and not to forget the ceremony at the Cenotaph in Brampton on Thursday.
Bert then invited three members to relate stories of war experiences. The first, by Carole Berry, told the story of a young married woman saying goodbye to her husband who was leaving for war- in modern times. Norm Bindon related the story of a young bomber pilot in the second world war, and Sheila Winsor told the story of a nurse in a field hospital, looking after a wounded soldier who was waiting for surgery. They spoke well- you felt as if you were there.
Bert closed by speaking of the absurdity of war, and how important it is that we never forget.
This was truly a remarkable meeting of Remembrance, with special thanks to Sheila Winsor and Jim Inglis who organized it.