Rotary Club of Alliston Remembers Our Veterans

The November 5th meeting was dedicated to honouring the memory of our veterans.   This year a presentation was made by Beth Dodwell a local BMHS senior who travelled to Europe earlier this year to participate in the Vimy Ridge Memorial Service.  Beth told us about her experiences while visiting England and France as part of a student tour to learn about the experiences of the soldiers who fought at Vimy Ridge in April 1917.  During her presentation, Beth spoke of the history of the event and the emotion she felt in being able to participate in the services.  Did you know that 10,602 Canadian soldiers were wounded and 3,598 Canadians died in this battle?

Beth spoke of 2 Canadian soldiers that she had researched in preparation for the trip.  She gave a heart warming account of who they were and how their deaths must have impacted thier families back in Canada.

The evening ended with David Kennedy playing Last Post and Reveille.  Two minutes silence was observed.  In addition to this memorial, Alliston Rotarians are invited to Legion ceremonies on November 11.  The service will begin at 10:30 am.