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Tag Archives: Millbrook Legion
Say Their Names – Comment – November 2022
It’s a phrase that took prominence during the Black Lives Matter movement as a gesture to personalize black lives lost through racial injustice. The practice has earlier roots, however. For example, every year at the memorial event for the 9/11 disaster, the names of the almost 3,000 victims who died… Continue reading
Manvers Historical Society Hosts Ceremony to Introduce Veteran Banners
On October 16th, sixteen banners were unveiled at the Ponytpool Community Centre at a ceremony commemorating veterans from the former Manvers Township. The Historical Society led by Kathy Morton and Teresa Jordan, have completed the launch of a Veteran Banner program in their area. These banners, sponsored by family members,… Continue reading
Millbrook Legion
Legion Vandalism – Bell of Batoche Comes Back to Haunt Again
Several days after the Remembrance Day service, the Millbrook Legion was the focus of unwanted attention after vandals tossed red paint on the front of the building and painted white infinity symbols on its exterior. The neighbouring Masonic Lodge building was subjected to the same treatment. The discovery occurred… Continue reading
Millbrook Legion Patio
Life and Laughs Around the Legion
My introduction to the Gravenhurst Cenotaph was as a member of the Junior Band following WWII. The weather was usually cold, even snowing. The date was, and is, traditional: the 11th hour of the 11th day, of the 11th month, that marked the Armistice when WW l ended. My memories are… Continue reading
Millbrook Lions Stage Fundraiser
On Saturday, January 30th, the Millbrook and District Lions club came together for the first time in many months to raise money for a local teen named Wyatt. A Crestwood student, he is fighting cancer for a second time, and bills pile up in a hurry. Under the leadership of… Continue reading
COVID Hits the Local Legion
It’s tough times at the local legion. Even Remembrance Day services have been cancelled. The flag will fly at half-mast and wreaths will be laid at the foot of the Cenotaph on November 11th, but there will be no service at the Cenotaph this year. Legion members are encouraging everyone… Continue reading
