WAVERLEY: The Remembrance Day service at the Waverley Legion and cenotaph in Windsor Junction looked different this year, but the meaning was the same–everyone was there to honour and pay respects to the veterans that allow Canada to have the freedom it does.
In Waverley, there were just a few people, dignitaries, Legion representatives, and the livestream crew, and a few in the socially distanced crowd of maybe 15 nearby residents.
The crowd for the Waverley Legion service is usually such that it is hard to move or see for miles. But because of COVID19 restrictions, including limiting large gatherings, the Legion had made it known for people to stay away.
The Laker News provided livestream coverage on its Facebook page to allow those in the community to watch the service. Many in the community had positive feedback in regards to the Dagley Media-produced livestream.
At a nearby residence, the bagpipes were clearly heard at about 1030 am and just before the Legion service began, almost fitting especially with no one sure where on the nearby street across the road they were coming from.
At both Waverley and Windsor Junction, the bulk of the wreaths as purchased by community organizations and businesses had been placed before the service began.
In Waverley just four wreaths were laid in-person, those being by the RCMP; MP Darrell Samson (federal government); MLA Bill Horne (provincial government); District 1 Councillor Cathy Deagle Gammon (HRM); and The Laker News’ Pat Healey in memory of SLt. Matt Pyke, who died in the helicopter crash this past April.
Legion President Ken Mallett was emcee and Steve Sinnott, VP, also was a speaker. Joe Cormier played The Last Post.
There was small reception but for veterans and dignitaries only, and not open to the public.
