Remembering our veterans is a task worthy of year-round attention but this week in particular is a focus.
Legion Week got underway last Saturday afternoon with a brief ceremony outside of Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157. The week is dedicated to educating the public on the contributions of veterans and what Legions bring to a community.
Shawn Wilkie, acting president of Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157, outlined a number of events happening during the week. He noted there is live entertainment, the “Tasty Tuesday” lunch on Tuesday, psychic speaker Bella Cacilhas at the Legion today (Wednesday), regular dinners and entertainment, the Legion’s general meeting and activities during the week. The 202nd Fort Malden Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps will also hold its change of command ceremony this week.
Wilkie noted the assistance they get from staff and also all of those who volunteer at Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157. That include all of those who work in the Legion’s kitchen and the Ladies Auxiliary.“Without our volunteers, this place could not operate or serve the community the way that we do,” said Wilkie.
Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 is also attempting to recruit new members to join up.
“We are having a drive on for new members,” said Wilkie.
Helping to celebrate the official opening of Legion Week was Mayor Michael Prue. Prue said the town is a great supporter of its local Legion branch, noting the contributions the Legion has made to the community in the past and present and will continue to do in the future.
Prue pointed out the Amherstburg Legion is pursuing grant funding to help seniors and predicts positive outcomes if the grant application is successful.
“If anyone knows how to look after the people of this town, it’s the people of Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157,” said Prue.
The mayor also pointed out that veterans eat for free during Legion Week, and that he hopes to meet and chat with many of them.
Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 is located 281 Dalhousie St. For information, call 519-736-4485.
Legion Week underway in Amherstburg
By Ron Giofu
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