2013 Remembrance Day services held in Pincher Creek

Updated with more photos

Local RCMP members at the service
T. Lucas photos

Toni Lucas, Pincher Creek Voice

The hall was filled

Royal Canadian Legion #43 held their annual Remembrance Day Service on Monday, November 11, 2013 at the Pincher Creek Community Hall. The main and upper floors were full with people that came to pay their respects to those that have given their lives in the service of our country, and those that protect our freedoms today.

The Colour Party with Service Officer Hal Sigurdson and
Sgt. Norman Walker up front to lay the wreaths

Everyone stood as the Colour Guard marched in, starting the ceremony. Jackie Therriault played 'O, Canada' on the piano, joined by the voices of everyone who filled the hall. A prayer was said by Reverend Dave Goff before the two minutes of silence was observed. The hall was still while individuals had private thoughts regarding family, loved ones, freedom, peace and war.

Mayor Anderberg presents
The wreath from the Town of Pincher Creek

Cooley Family with Service Officer Hal Sigurdson

Cadet Army Master Bombardier Corchesne
gives wreath to Sgt. Norm Walker

This year the first wreath was laid on behalf of bereaved mothers by the Silver Cross Mother, Mrs. Rose Johnson. Then one by one, others came to the front to show their respects from the Legion and Government. After that individual families were called to the front, then organizations and service groups, churches, schools and unions.

Girl Guides and Beaver Scout get ready to join the March Out

After all the wreaths were laid pianist Jackie Therriault performed 'God Save the Queen'. Groups were invited to join the March Off of the colours after the Colour party had made a half circuit of the room, making a beautiful tribute to those that serve our country. After the ceremony many went to the Legion to visit and spend some informal time together.

Co-op's David Crowell and Rose Lang
present wreath to Sgt. Norm Walker

Jackie Wiens and Cordelia for the Anglican Church

A Remembrance Day service was also held in Twin Butte