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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2009-11-05, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2009.By Jo-Ann McDonaldIt was in 1931, after insistentrepresentation from the RoyalCanadian Legion, that Parliament amended the Armistice Day Act to ensure Nov. 11 would be set aside as a day distinct and apart from any other observance upon which the Nation could pay special tribute to those “who gave their lives that freedom might prevail.” Public services have been held since then for all Canadians to gather and reflect and remember the sacrifices made by the 1.5 million Canadians who went to war. We remember the over 110,000 that died in service of their country and the over a million who returned home forever changed from the horrors of wars. These words are as just as important today, as we remember our troops serving their country around the world and for the 133 troops that have made the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan. It is only a small sacrifice of our time to attend the local Remembrance Day services held in the communities or to take a moment to pause and observe “two minutes of silence at 11 a.m.” for those who sacrificed everything. Many today have no direct memory of losing loved ones from serving in the two World Wars and the Korean War, and many loved ones who did return, spoke rarely of the experience, not wanting to remember the ugliness of war. Please plan to attend Remembrance Day services at Brussels Legion Branch 218 starting at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 11. A church service will follow at MelvillePresbyterian Church. A light lunchwill follow at the Branch and then aservice at Huronlea will begin at 2 p.m. The Branch conducted the annual poppy campaign canvass on Saturday morning with a good turnout of 24 members and Cadets from the Brussels Army Cadet Corps 2967. The poppy campaign is launched on the second Friday before Remembrance Day, and poppy chairman Comrade Catrina Josling and helper Comrade Deb Cann distributed the poppy boxes on Friday to area businesses. Comrades assisting by canvassing or driving Cadets around town, to Walton, Cranbrook and Ethel were Catrina Josling, John Lowe, Lisa Glanville, Sandra Josling, Jo-Ann McDonald, Norm Dobson, George Adams, Frank Workman, Cecil Moore, Don Chesher, Wanda Walker and Deb Cann. There were 12 Cadets includingCadets Hanl, Neill, Baarda, Corp.French, Terpstra, DeLauria,Struthers, Bonner, Zukowski, Fougere, Sgt. Kerkhof, Mast. Corp. Pederson and instructor Kari McLellan. The group did a great job braving the gusty winds of the morning and returned to the Branch to enjoy hot drinks and snacks. Everyone is encouraged to wear a poppy as it is the symbol of the supreme sacrifice made by our fallen servicemen who gave their lives for our freedoms today. The poppy is worn as a symbol of respect and honour on your left lapel, near the heart. To keep from losing your poppy, push the pin through the lapel and then up through the edge of the poppy and then down again through the poppy and lapel. Donations are gratefully accepted for a poppy, but we encourage all to wear a poppy. Monies raised throughthe poppy canvass are kept in thepoppy account and are used forveterans’ comforts and emergency medical needs. A strict criteria for uses is outlined in the Dominion Command guidelines manual. Monies cannot be used by the Branch for any day-to- day expenses. We thank those for supporting the poppy drive. The general meeting of Branch 218 was held on Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. There were 12 Comrades in attendance. Reports by committee chairman were given with membership chairman Greg Wilson reporting 28 early-bird memberships paid for September. Remember Comrades to pay early, before Nov. 30 and save a few dollars. The Branch would like to see some new members and anyone interested in joining the Legion can contact Greg or the Branch for information. The house chairman, ComradeGlenn Bridge, reports that a newcompressor has been installed andthe cooler is working well. Other small jobs have also been completed and Comrade Jim Brown rescrewed some loose siding on the north side of the Branch. An extension ladder is needed to finish the job to the top. Comrade Jo-Ann McDonald reported for sports chairman Comrade Rick McDonald that Deb Cann and John Harrison placed second in mixed pair darts two weeks ago. There is one mixed team participating in mixed team darts in Exeter. Comrades Ken and Linda Bird, Deb Cann and John Harrison placed third and will advance to District play. The Branch sponsored the Brussels PeeWee Rep team in the Legion tournament held in Lucknow last weekend. The team was short a players and faced Mitchell in their first game. It was a great game and GEORGE JOHN INGLIS Mr. George Inglis of RR1, Belgrave passed away at Wingham and District Hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009. He was 89. He was the loved uncle of Evelyn and John Leppington of Clinton, Roger and Donna Bieman of RR2, Lucknow, Doug Bieman of Kincardine and Neil and Nancy Bieman of Wingham. Mr. Inglis is also survived by his great and great- great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law Agnes and Albert Bieman and his parents Roger and Margaret (Little) Inglis. Visitation was at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 7 - 9 p.m. The funeral service was held at the funeral home chapel on Thursday at 11 a.m. Rev. Tom Murray officiated. Interment was in Walkerton Cemetery. Memorial donations to Glaucoma Research, Belgrave United Church or Wingham Golf and Curling Club would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. 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