Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Cenotaph in Victoria Park

Following the flag raising at City Hall on July 17th, the Color Party marched from City Hall to the Cenotaph in downtown Victoria Park, followed by bag pipers, cadets, veterans, serving members, dignitaries and the general public.

                

Once everyone was seated, the Honor Guard brought in Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, Her Honour Bernadette McIntyre, and husband Richard (Rich)

 

 

The Emcee, Chad Wagner    began introductions of the dignitaries:  Senator Marty Kline, MP Warren Steinley, MLA Blaine McLeod, MLA Hugh Gordon, Deputy Mayor David Froh, and MP Michael Kram

      

Emcee Wagner asked Her Honor to come forward to lay a wreath on behalf of the province, followed by Sask Commander, Roberta Taylor.  Lieutenant Governor McIntyre then delivered a speech:

   

as did Sask Commander Taylor

and the dignitaries: 

        

President Reid Hill accepted the Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion, Regina Branch 001, from by MP Warren Steinley.

   

After the formal portion of the day was complete, people visited while enjoying some anniversary cake. 

                

President Hill was interviewed by media outlets and had this to say about the celebration by the Regina branch: “longevity and showing the success of an organization that has been around a lot longer than all of us and has survived many ups and downs and the continuation of being one of the most important veterans’ assistance programs in our country”