Fall 2009 - Royal Canadian Legion

2 T H E O F F I C I A L P U B L I C A T I O N O F N O V A S C O T I A / N U N A V U T C O M M A N D Fall 2009As part of their 90th Anniversary celebrations in September, Hants Co. Branch 9 in Windsor unveiled a new mural (inset). Above, veteran Myron Phillipsand Windsor Mayor Paul Beazley join the artist, Kelly Mitchelmore, after the unveiling ceremony. (Glen Parker)Hants County Branch 9 celebrates 90th AnniversarySharon ThibeauChair, 90th Anniversary CommitteeWindsor, NS – Members, media representativesand the public attended a moving tribute to local Veteransas the Hants County Branch 9 commemorated its90th Anniversary.The branch was granted the Freedom of the Townand Municipality and a 90th Anniversary mural was unveiledas part of the day-long celebrations on Sept. 12.Ninety years ago as veterans returned home fromthe untold terrors of the Great War, they found solace,comradeship and support in the creation of the GreatWar Veterans Association Branch 9 which eventuallyevolved to become Hants County Branch 9 RoyalCanadian. Growing from 27 members in 1919 to closeto 1,000 today, the Hants County Branch 9 has beena crucial link for local Veterans carrying the torch ofremembrance in both service to Veterans and commemorativeactivities.Members of the Legion and the Ladies AuxiliaryThe mural, entitled Cadence, was commissionedby the branch following acompetitive process with local artists.have contributed much to the community, supportingorganizations such as the Navy League/Sea Cadets,Air Cadets, RCMP Stetson and Spurs and the VictoriaOrder of Nurses.“This is a historic time for the Legion that not onlycelebrates 90 years of those who have served but recognizesthe great contribution of the many volunteersfrom the branch and the Ladies Auxiliary,” said ConradGilbert, President of the Hants County Branch 9.The mural, entitled Cadence, was commissioned bythe branch following a competitive process with localartists. Kelly Mitchelmore, Windsor artist and businessownerwas chosen to create the three paneled muralthat tells a story of pride, dedication, and perseverancethat the Legion and its members have readily providedfor the past 90 years and will continue to provide inthe future. The images of veterans, community andcommemoration, convey the Legion’s commitment tocommunity, military service and country.“As an artist and a Canadian Forces Veteran, Cadencebecame a labour of love,” said Ms. Mitchelmore.“Being a part of a Legion is so much more thanbadges and ceremonies, it is about giving to the community,supporting our serving troops, and rememberingthose who have served our country. It’s aboutserving those who have served. Cadencecommemorates all those who have served, are servingand will serve their country and celebrates the HantsCounty Branch’s 90 years of being a part of it all.”The unveiling ceremony featured Windsor TownCrier Lloyd Smith and the Branch Legion Choir. ABBQ and concert followed with the CFB Greenwoodband, Route 66, and Darrell Meyers. All these eventswere open to the public for those 19 and over.Captain Angus L.MacdonaldBRANCH # 132P.O. BOX 239INVERNESS, NS B0E 1N0PHONE: (902) 258-3233br132invernessrcl@ns.sympatico.ca22752 2-12/5-7/7-29/10-2922429 2-12/5-7/7-29/10-29Royal Canadian Legion - StellartonBranch #28P.O. Box 2110Stellarton, NS B0K 1S0Phone: 902-755-1885For information or assistance contactElizabeth May, O.C.Leader of the Green Party of CanadaCandidate for Central NovaNew Glasgow Green Party Office902-695-4000121 George St., New Glasgow, NS B2H 2K7leader@greenparty.ca • www.elizabethmay.ca21481 2-12/5-7/7-29/10-2915986 2-14/5-7/7-