| MR.
BUTLER: |
Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, May 3, 2009, District 2 of The
Royal Canadian Legion Newfoundland and Labrador Command,
held the sixth annual Battle of the Atlantic Ceremonies.
This year’s event was hosted by the Royal Canadian
Legion Branch 65 in Brigus.
Veterans, legionnaires, cadets, bands and the general
public paraded through the winding streets in the
picturesque Town of Brigus. A sombre wreath-laying
ceremony was held at the Cenotaph while hundreds looked
on. Royal Canadian Legions from Blaketown, Carbonear,
Upper Island Cove, Spaniard’s Bay, Bay Roberts and
Brigus placed wreaths, in addition to federal and
provincial representatives. The parade then proceeded to
the peaceful harbour where a wreath was placed in the
Atlantic Ocean and towed out to sea by a fishing boat.
It was a pleasure to take part in the service with
the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, the
Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, and other
dignitaries.
I ask all hon. members to join me in extending
congratulations to District 2 of the Royal Canadian
Legion and to encourage them to continue their act of
remembrance. |
