Memorial Day July 1, 2011

I took part in the Canada Day (Memorial Day) celebration as a member of the Pouch Cove Heritage Committee and also as a member of the community.  It started with a service at the United Church attended by all three denominations.  Followed by a march down to the war memorial where annual wreath laying was held, and a community lunch organized by the Recreation Department of the Town, the Lion Club, the   Firette of Pouch Cove, and the ACW - a true community event.  The wreath laying was very emotional.  We were reminded of The Battle of Beaumont-Hame where almost the whole Royal Newfoundland Regiment was wiped out on July 1, 1916.