Families and friends of both Canadian Armed Forces veterans and currently serving members gathered at Davidson Town Hall last Monday to participate in a ceremony that honoured these men and women for the sacrifices they have made to ensure we have the freedoms that all Canadians currently enjoy.

The onlookers helped commemorate the service of Alfred Stulberg, Meryl Warren, Gladys Camber, Frank Taylor, Robert Booker, Ron Sarich, Larry Nadeau, Brad Dolan, Darwin Turner, Gilles Turner and Ronald Edwards at the ceremony that saw each of the Davidson and area men and women receive a Lieutenant Governor’s Military Service Pin. The Pin symbolizes the gratitude of the Crown and the people of Saskatchewan for those who have represented our nation and defended our principles of peace, freedom and justice.

“It’s nice,” said Warren after being presented with the Military Service Pin by Royal Canadian Legion Branch #51 president Gord McRae in front of his family and friends at the ceremony. The Pin is intended to be worn on civilian clothing, so that people can recognize those who have served when they are not in uniform.

Meryl Warren joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1942 as an aero-engine mechanic. He served in Sea Island, B.C., until the end of the Second World War and was discharged in March 1946.

McRae said the Military Service Pin ceremony is an opportunity for everyone to say “thank you” to these men and women and to also recognize them for the sacrifices they have made to protect our freedoms. Despite only two of the veterans being able to attend in person, McRae said he is still happy with the dedication because many family and friends of the honoured members were able to attend and recognize the men and women who have served this country.

“When I started at the Legion there was actually 28 (First and Second World War) veterans and now we’re down to three,” said McRae. “I thought we were well represented (at the ceremony). They were happy to get these medals that recognize them as serving as protectors for the country.”

To read more please see the June 23 print edition of The Davidson Leader.