Remembering the Fallen
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WWII and Korean War veteran, Jim Painter of Provost listens intently as the community paid its respects
on November 11. ©Provost News Photo.
Photos in November 16 edition of The Provost News.
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It’s Important That Youth Know About War, MLA Says at Remembrance Day
It’s important that the youth know the stories and horrors of war and the necessities to preserve democracy, guest speaker MLA Doug Griffiths told a crowd of approximately 250 people at the Prairie Hall in Provost on Friday morning, November 11 as a Remembrance Day service was held in Provost.
Griffiths reminded those present that this is the Year of the Veteran and the 60th anniversary of the ending of World War II. The younger generation, said Griffiths should never forget the sacrifices “by so few for so many of us.”
Pastor Andy Wiebe, who with the rest of the Provost Ministerial Association organized this year’s service welcomed everyone and thanked them for coming. This was the first year that the Provost Branch No. 85 of the Royal Canadian Legion did not host the annual ceremony.
After O Canada was sung, Rev. Joselito Cantal gave a prayer and a scripture reading.
The Lord’s My Shepherd was then sung by the congregation.
A letter was read from Member of Parliament Leon Benoit who was attending NATO meetings. He relayed the message he would pay his respects on Remembrance Day at a cemetery near Copenhagen in Denmark. His letter also made reference to Canada's Armed Forces of today and to the military who have served their community and country. Benoit also gave gratitude to veterans and others who could not be thanked.
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A letter from Prime Minister Paul Martin was also read to the crowd. Martin wrote that the veterans “gave so much to us” and payed tribute to the Canadian Forces who played such a large role to end dictatorship. He too added that the young people should be encouraged to contemplate the freedom enjoyed today because of sacrifices made.
Former resident Alana (Carter) Danylin of Regina sang In Flanders Fields.
The Last Post was played by Wiebe followed by two minutes of silence and the reading of names of those from the district who gave their lives in World War I and II. War I: 1914 - 1918: H. Adams, M. Anderson, W. Beatson, L. Bethune, S. Burge, J. Cagney, A. Creighton, C. Curtis, D. Edgar, C. Haughen, W. Irwin, M. R. Keffler, J. Leitheiser, K. Massey, P. B. Portway, W. Purdy, S. Smith, H. Stubbs, R. Tinsley, J. W. Watson, F. A. Weavers, F. Williams, E. Whittle and C. Wren. WWII: 1939 - 1945: Beverley Agar, August Bernard, Wilbert Bevan, Dale Butler, Alvin Broemeling, Ora Hall, Carl Kjos, Paul Larson, Conrad Martens, Rogers Pick, Jacob Rehman, Kenneth Rud, Gordon Shand, Curtis Smith, Ole Wyett Swanson and Fred Wittmack.
Rev. Jung-Hyun Shin then brought a message about salvation and how it can be achieved.
Rest of story and photos in November 16 edition of The Provost News.
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