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Page 4 - The Reporter Remembrance, Wednesday, November 10, 2010Veteran’s Memorial WallPhoto by Adam CookePort Hawkesbury entrepreneur Bob Martin placed aplaque on the town legion branch’s Veterans’ MemorialWall to honour his great-uncle, RCAF First Officer AlbertPhilpott.Photo by Adam CookeLouise LeBlanc presented plaques representing twomembers of her family, Abel Joseph LeBlanc and her father,J.J. Napoleon LeBlanc.Photo by Adam CookeA former Prisoner of War and long-time Port Hawkesburyresident, Anna Guzdziol, was all smiles as sheplaced a plaque honouring her late husband, Naval L/SM W. Guzdziol.Remembrance Day is November 11thIn remembrance of all Veterans who served ourCountry and protected our freedomSTRAIT SUPPLIES LTD.Industrial, Marine, Hydraulics & Plumbing Divisionsare all now under one roof at ourPh 625-1876Ph 625-3512Point tuPPer location15 Langley Avenue, Point TupperFax 625-1114Fax 625-1013www.straitsupplies.comEmail: brian@straitsupplies.comPhoto by Adam CookeJoan MacIntyre read the names of the first 60 Veteran’sMemorial Wall honourees and the family members whoappeared on behalf of these honoured soldiers.Dennis Haverstock Funeral Homes ltD.724 Granville St., Port Hawkesbury, NS• John Langley• Craig MacLean• R. Scott Delaney• Martin FloodFuneral DirectorsCanso 366-2308 Guysborough 535-3706Whycocomagh 756-2446Port Hawkesbury 625-1911 St. Peter’s 535-3067OFFICE: 17 Pitt St., Port Hawkesbury, NS B9A 2T2Remembrance Day 2010They gave their lives,To make ours better,They gave their soulsTo set ours free,Photo by Adam CookeGlenn MacSween (right), the son of Reverend N.R. (Russell)MacSween, honoured his father’s memory by placinga plaque in his name on the Royal Canadian LegionBranch #43 Veterans’ Memorial Wall.by Adam CookeThe ReporterPORT HAWKESBURY-Before the first 60 names hadfound their way to the newVeterans’ Memorial Wall atRoyal Canadian LegionBranch #43, project coordinatorStewart MacDonaldwas already envisioningAnd as the poppies whisperSoft prayers in the windMay they rest in peace.even bigger things for thewall’s future.An estimated 160 peopleattended Saturday evening’sunveiling ceremony for thenew project, which isdesigned to honour any andall Strait area veterans whoserved in the first two WorldWars and the Korean conflict.The audience includedseveral family members andfriends of the honourees,with many in attendancecoming from regions asdiverse as Sydney, theAnnapolis Valley and NewBrunswick to share in thecelebration.MacDonald, who servedin World War II as a privatein the North Shore Regiment,was not prepared for theresponse he received before,during and after the inaugurationof the Veterans’Memorial Wall.For those who fought forfreedom, we show thatwe remember when wewear a poppyNEWSTYLE REALTY LTD.call:Ralph Neilassociate BRokeR625-4545

Page 6 - The Reporter Remembrance, Wednesday, November 10, 2010Mulgrave renews naval connectionsPhoto by Adam CookeThe Mulgrave Heritage Centre received several artefacts connected to the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Navy,including a framed photograph of the HMCS Mulgrave and the uniform and several items from Mulgrave nativeElderidge Murray, who served as a Navy SEAL in World War II. Participants in the ceremony included (from the left):Heritage Centre board chair George Freer; Mulgrave Mayor Marney Simmons; Mulgrave Cenotaph Committeemember Kevin O’Neill; Naval Communicator Duncan Carter; and Elderidge Murray’s first cousin Mitzi Wyre.Photo by Adam CookeMitzi Wyre of West Bay Road presents Mulgrave HeritageCentre board chair George Freer with the officialnaval uniform, picture and military medals belongingto her cousin Elderidge Murray, a Mulgrave native whoserved as a Navy SEAL in World War II.by Adam CookeThe ReporterM U L G R A V E -Contributions made by thetown and one of its residentsto the Canadian Navy overR.M. LANDRY & SON LTD.BUILDING SUPPLIESP. O. BOX 223, ST. PETER’S, NS B0E 3B0On Remembrance Day let us remember all the bravemen and women who fought during difficult times so thatwe may live in peace.Phone 535-3346Morrison Fuels46 Milford Road, Whycocomagh, N. S.• Heat and stove oil• Furnace oil• Diesel fuel• & LubricantsPhone: 756-2336We remember thosewho gave their lives todefend our freedomits 100 years of operationwere honoured in a pair ofpresentations at the MulgraveHeritage Centre last June.A framed photograph ofthe World War II naval frigateHMCS Mulgrave was presentedby Leading SeamanDuncan Carter, a naval communicatorbased at MaritimeOperations Group V inHalifax for the past sevenyears. Carter’s father Jimonce served with theMulgrave Volunteer FireDepartment, and his uncleand aunt, Cyrus and PatriciaBurke, still live in Mulgrave.“I have the honour of representingthe 11,000 sailorsin the Canadian Navytonight, in making this presentation,”Carter told thelarge crowd gathered at theMulgrave Heritage Centre,including Eric Ryan, whojoins Foster Ryan as one oftwo naval veterans who stilllive in the town. Anothernaval veteran, CharlieDunbar, made the trip fromDartmouth for the ceremony.Leading Seaman Carterdescribed Monday’s presentationas part of the CanadianNavy’s centennial theme ofDistributors Ltd.B&N(Located across from Central Supplies)Unit 5, 15 Paint StreetPort Hawkesbury, N.S. B9A 3J5Tel. (902) 625-5111 Fax: (902) 625-5255Cell (902) 227-7879 Cell: (902) 227-7689“Bringing The Navy ToCanadians.”“As part of the celebrations,we wish to acknowledgethe namesake communities,”he explained.“There are 230 Canadiancommunities whose nameshave been used to honourCanadian warships since1920. Our Canadian warshipscarry those names withthe utmost pride. With thisproject, we wish to strengthenthe historic link and continuedrelationship betweenthe navy and your community.”Mulgrave Mayor MarneySimmons noted that theframed frigate photographwill soon hang at MulgraveTown Hall, and expressedher thanks to those whojoined Monday’s ceremonies.“I’m so glad to see somany here on such an auspiciousand historic occasion,”Simmons beamed. “It’s quitean honour we have happeninghere this evening.”Monday’s ceremoniesalso saluted the memory ofElderidge Murray, aMulgrave native who servedas a Navy SEAL in WorldWar II. Murray’s cousin,Mitzi Wyre of West BayRoad, presented HeritageCentre officials with his officialnaval uniform, a publicrecognition issued to him bythe Town of Mulgrave uponhis return from overseas servicein the mid-1940s, and aphotograph of Murray’s militarymedals.Both Wyre and HeritageCentre board chair GeorgeFreer pointed out thatMurray was honoured, alongwith his fellow crew membersof HMCS Saint John,with the Medal for theDefense of the Soviet Arctic.Soviet officials bestowed thishonour on military personnelfrom around the worldthat helped defend the northernRussian city of Murmanskagainst German and Finnishforces in 1941.“It’s a medal that’s reallyspecial, because it’s given bythe Russians, and thereweren’t too many of themgiven out,” Freer explained.“This is really somethingelse… We were missingnaval memorabilia and artifacts,so we have some in ourhands now, and it’s a bighelp to us as museum operators.”Kevin O’Neill, who serveswith Freer on Mulgrave’sCenotaph Committee,accepted the Murray mementoesfrom Wyre and thankedher for this contribution.“This is a welcome additionto our permanent collectionhere at the museum,and we welcome anythinglike this, because it’s all apart of our history,” O’Neilltold those in attendanceMonday evening.“We hope our youngerpeople will continue to comehere on school trips andlearn more about our history,and we welcome all ages tothis museum.”We remember those who served with honor and courage, andremember those who gave their lives to defend our freedom. May wenever take for granted the important contribution these brave menand women have made to this great country.We remember their braveryand their sacrificeWe thank all veterans who give sogenerously of their time to help ourstudents develop a deeper understanding ofremembrance and of the sacrifices andachievements of those who served Canada.Your contribution to our children andschools is sincerely appreciated.Remind everyone towear a PoppyandREMEMBER ... andHonour those whogave so much.Mayor, Councillors& Staffof theTown of Port Hawkesbury

WEST ARICHAT- Alocal woman’s gesture torecognize her community’sfallen soldiers has earnedpraise from neighbourswho were unaware of thearea’s contribution to themajor international conflictsof the past century.Lucille Mury, whosefather Patrick J. Mury wasstationed in Fredericton asa Canadian Corps ofEngineers member duringthe Second World War,placed small Canadianflags with poppies attachedto the red maple leaves onthe gravestones of alldeceased West Arichat soldierslast year.It was the second consecutiveyear that Mury hastaken this step to honourher community’s victims ofwar.“I had seen some seniorcitizens on the news thatwere going to put flags [onheadstones],” Muryrecalled.“That’s something weshould do, and I said, ‘I’mgoing to do it.’”Unsure of the exact locationsand number of headstonesmarking the fallenservicemen of West Arichat,Mury put together 66 flagpoppycombinations toensure her supplies wouldnot run out. Her effortsquickly attracted the attentionof Royal CanadianLegion members and otherswith family membersthat had served in otherparts of the world.“We actually found out[in 2008], afterRemembrance Day,”recalled David Forgeron, aretired educator whosefather Clarence was one ofseveral family membersthat served in the MerchantNavy.“Somebody said, ‘It waskind of nice to see all thoseCanadian flags with thepoppies on the headstonesof veterans of the ArmedForces and MerchantSeamen in the cemetery inWest Arichat.’ And I wasn’teven aware of it.”The Reporter Remembrance, Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - Page 7Gone but not forgotten: A resident remembersby Adam CookeThe ReporterContributed photosPictured are two of thegrave sites of soldiersand servicemen buried atthe Immaculate Conceptiongraveyard in WestArichat which were decoratedwith Canadian flags,crosses and poppies forRemembrance Day.Landry Brothers Ltd.Nov. 6, 2010 ..... Remembrance dinner ..... 6 p.m.Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation & Electrical• Oil Fired Water Heaters• Newmac Wet Based Boilers• Plumbing & Sheet Metal• Newmac Furnaces• Hotwater Systems• Mobile Home Furnaces• Kerr Gemini Furnaces• Installation of Chimney Liners• New York Boilers• Specializing in Oil Tank Replacement• Certified Burner Technician WETT Certified Install on StaffFREE ESTIMATESLouisdale, 138 Hwy. #320Phone: 345-2720 Toll Free: 1-800-662-1127SCHEDULE OFofEVENTSNov. 11, 2010..... 9:30 a.m. ....Mass of Remembrance,Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'ArdoiseNov. 11, 2010 .... 10:30 a.m. .... Members, cadets and thepublic will proceed to the community center.Ceremony of remembrance will commenceat 11:00 a.m.Even more surprising toForgeron was the numberof West Arichat natives andresidents with overseas service.“I was flabbergasted bythe number of headstoneswith the poppies and themaple leaf,” Forgeronadmitted.“I didn’t realize we hadthat many people that hadserved in the Armed Forcesfrom here in West Arichat.I would never have estimatedthat the number wasanywhere near that. If youhad asked me, two yearsago, how many people Ifigured would have servedin the Armed Forces fromour community, I neverwould have said ‘in the sixties.’”Mury, whose brotherBenny serves as the sergeant-at-armsfor RoyalCanadian Legion Branch150, is passionate aboutpreserving the legacy ofWest Arichat soldiers.“Even when it’s notRemembrance Day, I stillthink of them, because Iremember going to seesome of the seniors thatwere veterans at St. AnneCentre,” she explained.“And you get attachedto them, so when they passaway, it really hurts,because they tell you storiesand everything.”With this in mind, Muryis planning to maintain hertradition of placing poppycenteredflags on headstonesevery RemembranceDay.“I’ve started something,and as long as God cankeep me on earth, I will doit every year,” shedeclared.“When I won’t be able todo it, I hope somebody willtake over it and keep it up.We should have done it along time ago.”Remembrance DayIn Remembrance of all Veteranswho served our countryand protected our freedom.On November 11,we reflect with deep respectand lasting gratitude.Warden, Councillors & StaffMunicipality of theCounty of RichmondNov. 11, 2010 ... 12 NOON ... tea, coffee & a lightrefreshment at the BranchAs Canadians, we pause for a silent moment ofremembrance, for the many who served theircountry during wartime and in peace. We honortheir sacrifice so we may live in peace.ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION,Branch 110, L’ArdoiseThursday, November 11Municipality of thecounty of antigonishWeremember those whoserved with honour & courage,and remember those who gave theirlives to defend ourfreedom(902) 863 - 1117