From Chris Yerburgh – President of Oliver Legion:

On Friday, 4 May the Oliver Legion held a Veterans Dinner to honor the WW 2 and Korean War Veterans and all the former peace time members of the Armed Forces. It was attended by approximately 100 Veterans, members and guests. Invited guests were our local MLA, John Slater, the Mayor of Oliver, Ron Hovanes, the Oliver RCMP Detachment Commander, Sgt Ken Harrington and the South Okanangan and Smilikameen Zone Commander, Rick Lundin.

The guests were introduced by the President, Chris Yerburgh and grace was said by Chaplain Ray Turner. Back Ground music was provided by local entertainer, Micki Spillett. The dinner was a buffet style roast beef dinner – Air Cadets from the local 232 Bighorn Squadron assisted in serving and clearing tables wile a few cadet “Moms” washed dishes along with other volunteers following the meal.

Toasts were made “To the Queen” by Don Bousfield, “to the fallen” by Frank Krepps and “the Office of the President of the United States” by Ray Turner.

Recognition was made to all categories of Veterans, ie WW 2, Korean War, Peacekeepers,NATO veterans and others who served in the Canadian or Allied Forces.

All the guests addressed the group, mostly by thanking all the Veterans for their service to our Country to help maintain the freedoms we have to-day.

The cooks, servers, air cadets and other volunteers were recognized for their hard work..

Special thanks was giiven to Bertha Williams, Branch Poppy Chair, who was ther main organizer of the dinner.