From the Branch – September 20

So we had our first meeting and things look not bad . The executive are working on a few ideas for fund raising and our ladies auxiliary is having their first luncheon on September 28. And if we can find some fish for fish fry in October we will announce the date later. And already is our trusted Dick Watson working on a Christmas dinner dance with entertainment.

I watched a program about a chap in Holland who looks after the trees and he showed a few pictures of a tree were a Canadian soldier carved into the tree “Canada I was here May 8 1945” And once again the KEEP THEM ROLLING people who restored and keep in shape Army jeeps and other rolling material from USA and Canadian forces. They drove them in the “race to the bridge” tour with hundreds of vehicles from which I noticed many Canadian and the streets of Oosterbeek and Arnhem were lined with thousands of people especially those who carried veterans. So they never forget the Bridge to far and it was nice to see the many youngsters giving high fives to the occupants as they drove by. And the war cemitary was buried under the flowers laid by children.

Johnnie asked his Mom “ Please can I read in bed till I fall asleep?” so his Mom said “ OK then but make sure NOT 1 minute more!”

To all our Comrades sick at home, in the hospital or nursing homes you are sin our thouhgts and prayers and we wish you well.