Sep 27, 2012



Photo: Ralph and Vera Steele with Zone Commander Dan Bush and Legion President David Moore at the Arden Legion Branch 334's awards ceremony on September 22

In a special awards ceremony, numerous members of the Arden Legion Branch 334 were honoured and presented with pins and awards by branch president David Moore. Zone Commander Dan Bush was the guest speaker of the evening and he spoke about the history of the Legion in the community, first as a meeting place for service personnel, then later also for their spouses, other family members and for members of the community at large.

“Being a Legionnaire is an honour because of the work that the Legion does”, Bush said. “We assist veterans and their families and also play an important role in the community. At this branch, for example, members have set up a convenience store and also regularly hold various events to support the community. These awards are a small token of our appreciation for the long hours of volunteer work that members have done. These awards should be considered an honour and they should be worn with pride.”

Following Dan’s speech, presentations were made to members who received their 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, and 35-year pins. Joan Moore and Ken Scobie also received their past sport executive and past first president bars respectively. The final presentation of the evening was made to Ralph Steele, who received his 40-year pin two weeks earlier at the annual Arden Legion pig roast dinner where he and his wife Vera were celebrating their 63rd wedding anniversary. The event was enjoyed by the Legion’s many members, their families and friends.

 

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