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Thank a Veteran!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
On June 20th I was working the parking lot at Crabby Joe's while doing a fund raising effort for the flood victims. A young man in his 20's came up to me to drop some change in the pail. He saw my Veteran's hat and asked me what a Veteran was. I answered him that I was an ex-soldier and had served overseas. We had a little talk and he then asked if I had been wounded. When I lightly replied 3 times, he got some more money out, then shook my hand and said thank you sir for serving and protecting us. My, how wonderful that felt.I'd like to see people doing that for all the Veterans. If you know a Veteran who lives near you or if see a person driving a vehicle with Veteran plates or wearing that cap why not walk up and ask them if they are a Veteran and shake their hand and say thank you. Remember there are also many women who served and are Veterans as well. Let's not wait until November 11th to say thank you. So let's make that effort to thank the brave men and women who willingly served Canada in peacetime and in war. Because of them you know not what it's like in a war.
The Executive continues to meet during the summer to deal with matters. If you have a question, idea or concern please let one of us know. If you don't say anything, we can't do anything about it. We need your input.
Events: July 11th is Christmas in July. It's a fun filled day for children and adults. First off starting at 8:00am there's food and fun at the Community Centre across the river from the Legion. At 10:30am kids can register to be a part of the Kiddies parade, so kids, why not decorate your bike. The parade starts at 11:00am. So come on out to cheer on the kids folks. There are events until 2:00pm at the community centre. Then the fun start's up at the Legion. Boaters are invited to decorate their boats. There's a BBQ turkey with all the trimmings at 6:00pm. Tickets are just $12.00 for adults and $6.00 for children under 12. Call the Legion at 519-627-6663 or drop into the Legion to pick them up. A fun filled day for everyone.
LEST WE FORGET
Robert Simpson was born in Amherst Nova Scotia. From 1976 to 1980 served in the Canadian armed forces He served in Cyprus 1978/79. He came to Wallaceburg where he worked at North American Plastics. He worked in Toronto as a computer technician. After suffering a heart attack 2002 he retired to Wallaceburg to be closer to his 3 daughters, and all his grandchildren. He is involved with Branch 18 Legion where he is on the executive; he serves as Seniors Chairman. also is currently Youth-Ed Chairman, Liaison with the Sea Cadets and Elevator Committee Chairman for the Legion. Robert is also working at starting up an Operational Stress Injury Peer Support Group in the area for Veterans of all ages.
