Milton’s service and sacrifice will be on full display this fall.
As Remembrance Day approaches, roughly 40 banners will be displayed in the coming days on lamp posts at Victoria Park and along downtown Main Street in honour of local veterans.
The new Legacy of Honour initiative – inspired by similar programs throughout southern Ontario – was celebrated with a gala unveiling at the Royal Canadian Legion (Joe Waters) Branch 136 Saturday night.
On hand were well over 100 Legion members and supporters, including the grandchildren of the Second World War veteran and famous bugler whom the local Legion is named for.
Jim Gibbons and Susan Waters Devaan added to the evening’s celebration by donating the family’s trumpet and cornet that through three generations have been played at countless Remembrance Day services and veterans events.
“This means the world to me,” said Legacy of Honour campaign chair Frank Avila, who – coming from a military family – has a deep-rooted stake in showcasing the town’s veterans.
He and RCL Branch 136 President Sarah Moore offered heartfelt thanks to the campaign committee members and banner sponsors.
Said Moore, “The support was great.”
The evening included a performance by the local music ensemble That Band, celebrating its 10th anniversary this fall.