The Kindersley Legion Branch #57 is marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with a special march to the cenotaph.
In an interview with chaplain for the legion Scott Holloway he shared that a procession will begin at 10:30 AM from the hall located at 118 2 Ave E. They will arrive at Baker Park at approximately 10:45, where the procession will present the colours, sing the national anthem, and observe a moment of silence following the Last Post. The ceremony will end with a word from the legion president.
Local dignitaries will be in attendance from the Legion, town office, and surrounding RMs. They will be alongside emergency personnel from the RCMP, local fire department, and EMS.
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Holloway shared more on the importance of the day as you can read more in the article above. The ceremony will helped mark a round milestone of one of the biggest days in world history, Holloway hoping the event can provide people a chance to reflect on the freedoms they enjoy today.
Earlier this week was the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands was celebrated around the country. In Swift Current the local Legion Branch #56 held a memorial service for the 47 local soldiers who served during the campaign.