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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
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Lest we Forgetest we Forget
Remembrance Day - November 11 L
Remembrance Day - November 11
Remembering the forgotten:
Honoring those resting in unmarked graves
by Shaylyn Thornton So far, Foulds has had 21 markers installed in the Fenian Raids and was in the active militia until
Glenwood Cemetery, and has nine more in the 1872. At only 15 years old, he was a driver in the
Remembrance Day is a special time each year to approval process. She has identified sites in other actual Battery responsible for firing the gun salute
honour and remember the men and women who areas as well, such as the Marlboro Cemetery and that marked Confederation on July 1, 1867.He then
dedicated their lives to fighting for our country. As the Moberly-Plante Cemetery. Including these and signed up as a driver in the South African Boer Wars
Canadians, we are blessed with the opportunity to other sites across Canada, she has a total of 81stones on January 4, 1900. Hare signed up in Ottawa and
thank both our current veterans as well as the in varying levels of the approval process. listed his occupation at the time as a police officer,
veterans of our past. In some cases, gravesites may have a temporary though he had previously been a farmer as well.
It may surprise some to know, however, that in marker on them, such as a wooden cross which will He had six children with his wife Isabella by the
cemeteries across Canada there are thousands of not stand the test of time. These cases are eligible time he left for Africa. His two sons, William
veterans resting in unmarked gravesites. The Edson for a permanent marker. Archibald Hare and James Arthur Hare were
area has many unmarked sites of our own, and one One such case is CSM Frederick “Fred” Bond, a veterans as well. William Archibald signed up on the
local woman has been working to fix this. WW1 Veteran born in England on June 4, 1897. At same day as his father, serving as a driver alongside
Bobbi Foulds is the Vice President and Service some point, Bond moved to Canada and enlisted in him in Africa. James Arthur served in WW1 and was
Officer for the Joe Wynne Branch No.51 of the Banff on February 2, 1915. He served in the 10th killed in action in France.
Royal Canadian Legion in Edson. She was walking Canadian Infantry Battalion and moved quickly up Corporal Hare was wounded in the Battle of
through the Veteran's Section of the Glenwood the ranks. He received seven promotions from the Leliefontein and invalided to England on January
Cemetery with her family when she noticed that time he was “taken on strength” on March 31, 1916 10, 1901.He received two Medals of the Queen (one
there were some empty spaces in between other until April 23, 1919. for the Fenian Raids and one for South Africa), and
plots. He worked in a field hospital and as a stretcher- he also received a Special Army Order commending
Foulds decided to do some digging, and bearer, which involves the grim task of clearing the him for his courage in the field.
discovered that these empty spaces were the final wounded from the battlefield. According to Hare settled in Edson and became a fire ranger
resting places for veterans whose gravesites went warmuseum.ca, stretcher-bearers usually had to along the Tony River. Later in life, he was placed in
unmarked upon their passing, typically due to either brave bullets and shell fire to reach the wounded. charge of the immigration hall and land titles. Hare
a lack of family in the area or a lack of financial Bond's final military rank was Company Sergeant passed away in Edmonton on November 2, 1929 and
ability. Major. Bond received a Military Medal on was transported to Edson for burial. His site has
Recognizing this as an injustice, Foulds looked for November 19, 1917. According to Veterans Affairs been unmarked for 91 years. “He has no stone, yet,”
something she could do to help and discovered the Canada, this medal is awarded for “individual or said Foulds. “But we should have one installed for
Last Post Fund and their Unmarked Grave Program. associated acts of bravery on the recommendation of him by spring next year.”
The Last Post Fund's mission is to ensure that no a Commander-in-Chief in the field. He received the There are many more amazing men and women
Veteran is denied a dignified funeral and burial, as MM while holding the rank of Corporal and was one who will one day be commemorated properly thanks
well as a military gravestone, due to insufficient of only 269 Military Medal's awarded to the 10th to Foulds and other researchers with the Unmarked
funds at time of death. The Unmarked Grave Battalion. Grave Program. You can help make a difference by
Program specifically looks to provide a permanent Bond was a trapper in 1929 in the Marlboro area, donating to the LPF after selecting your Provincial
military marker for Veterans who lie in unmarked and all that appears on his site is a white wooden Branch at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/9257.
graves. cross with his name and the dates “Unknown – The Last Post Fund was created in Montreal in
To be able to get markers for those in unmarked 1964.” He is buried in the Marlboro Cemetery and April 1909. As Founder Arthur Hair stated, “To
graves, an application must be submitted with has not had a proper marker for 56 years. honour and protect in death seems but a small return
information such as proof of service and proof of Over in the Glenwood Cemetery, five sites have to those who have protected their country in life.”
death. Finding this information can be quite a had applications submitted, and four sites have had
challenge, but one that Foulds has proven she is up applications approved and are awaiting installation. - To read about the first 13 men and women who
to. Research is done for the program on a 100% Corporal William Robinson Hare, born in 1852, had stones installed in the Glenwood Cemetery
volunteer basis. rests in one of these sites. Hare was a Gunner in the through Foulds' research with this project, see page continued page 19
19.
Royal Canadian Legion Wildwood BR 149
submitted Wildwood Legion live ceremony, to honour our Veterans and their Legion Executive has decided, with regret, not to
sacrifices. We will be holding a Remembrance hold the Annual Veteran's dinner and Awards
This year has been a challenging year for all of Day Ceremony on November 11, outdoors at the night. The award pins for years of service will be
us and many Legions face closure. Cenotaph. mailed out with a Thank-You and Congratulations
We believe strongly that is important to hold a This years act of Remembrance of our Veterans letter.
will be a much scaled down version of our normal With all the changes in our lives this year,
service. We will make the necessary changes to however you choose to honour the Veterans this
Honour Roll of the Dead Veteran List comply with the health regulations. We will year, please take a moment to say, “WE WILL
honour our Veterans and the sacrifices made, in REMEMBER THEM.”
Able, Leon F. Berg, Stanley spite of the pandemic! The weather may determine We appreciate your commitment to the Legion
Ahlskog, Victore Booth, James the length of the outdoor ceremony. and your membership. Thank you!
Akers, James C. Cardinal, Terry The plan is to hold a short ceremony at the
Bateman, Arnold Dungey, Christine Cenotaph, ending with the laying of a few ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION WILDWOOD BRANCH 149
Boone, William Estes, John wreaths, followed by a closing ceremony. This day
Brown, Robert S. Gibbs, Don
Dash, Kenneth Greenwood, Ellen of Remembrance is a day we all should say, “WE Royal Canadian Legion
WILL REMEMBER THEM.” Many have served
Dash, Merle (Bud) Heisinger, Rudy
Erickson, Boe Johnson, Larry and are still serving. -Thank you! Wildwood BR 149
George, William Johnston, Michael Cadets are not allowed to lay wreaths this year.
Johnson, Basil O”Dell, Reginal Members of the public are invited to lay their
Loughran, Ada Phillips, Bruce wreaths after the conclusion of the Legion PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
Loughran, Harry Redinger, Joan ceremony. Business and community members can With the increasing amount of Covid
Monty, Tony Riendeau, Tom make a donation to our poppy fund, if you choose cases we have cancelled our
Olesiuk, Sandie Schuler, Hector not to purchase a wreath this year. Remembrance Day service.
Paulson, Clare Travis, Cecil The Legion clubroom will be open for the
Rachael, Hebert Turco, Salvadore afternoon. We will have an open house with a light
Sagmoen, Marvin lunch available. With the need for social
Starko, Nick distancing, attendance is limited to 50% of our Legion Executive members will gather
Steer, Ken capacity, with limited seating available. outside at the Cenotaph on November 11.
Vickery, Jack This year has changed many things in all of our A few wreaths will be pre-laid. In this small
Willett, Harry lives, with most events being cancelled throughout way we will honour our Veterans and the
Williamson, Harry the year. sacrifices made, in spite of the pandemic!
Under our Legion Command direction, our
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 10 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2020 PAGE 17
Lest we Forgetest we Forget
Remembrance Day - November 11 L
Remembrance Day - November 11
Remembering the forgotten:
Honoring those resting in unmarked graves
by Shaylyn Thornton So far, Foulds has had 21 markers installed in the Fenian Raids and was in the active militia until
Glenwood Cemetery, and has nine more in the 1872. At only 15 years old, he was a driver in the
Remembrance Day is a special time each year to approval process. She has identified sites in other actual Battery responsible for firing the gun salute
honour and remember the men and women who areas as well, such as the Marlboro Cemetery and that marked Confederation on July 1, 1867.He then
dedicated their lives to fighting for our country. As the Moberly-Plante Cemetery. Including these and signed up as a driver in the South African Boer Wars
Canadians, we are blessed with the opportunity to other sites across Canada, she has a total of 81stones on January 4, 1900. Hare signed up in Ottawa and
thank both our current veterans as well as the in varying levels of the approval process. listed his occupation at the time as a police officer,
veterans of our past. In some cases, gravesites may have a temporary though he had previously been a farmer as well.
It may surprise some to know, however, that in marker on them, such as a wooden cross which will He had six children with his wife Isabella by the
cemeteries across Canada there are thousands of not stand the test of time. These cases are eligible time he left for Africa. His two sons, William
veterans resting in unmarked gravesites. The Edson for a permanent marker. Archibald Hare and James Arthur Hare were
area has many unmarked sites of our own, and one One such case is CSM Frederick “Fred” Bond, a veterans as well. William Archibald signed up on the
local woman has been working to fix this. WW1 Veteran born in England on June 4, 1897. At same day as his father, serving as a driver alongside
Bobbi Foulds is the Vice President and Service some point, Bond moved to Canada and enlisted in him in Africa. James Arthur served in WW1 and was
Officer for the Joe Wynne Branch No.51 of the Banff on February 2, 1915. He served in the 10th killed in action in France.
Royal Canadian Legion in Edson. She was walking Canadian Infantry Battalion and moved quickly up Corporal Hare was wounded in the Battle of
through the Veteran's Section of the Glenwood the ranks. He received seven promotions from the Leliefontein and invalided to England on January
Cemetery with her family when she noticed that time he was “taken on strength” on March 31, 1916 10, 1901.He received two Medals of the Queen (one
there were some empty spaces in between other until April 23, 1919. for the Fenian Raids and one for South Africa), and
plots. He worked in a field hospital and as a stretcher- he also received a Special Army Order commending
Foulds decided to do some digging, and bearer, which involves the grim task of clearing the him for his courage in the field.
discovered that these empty spaces were the final wounded from the battlefield. According to Hare settled in Edson and became a fire ranger
resting places for veterans whose gravesites went warmuseum.ca, stretcher-bearers usually had to along the Tony River. Later in life, he was placed in
unmarked upon their passing, typically due to either brave bullets and shell fire to reach the wounded. charge of the immigration hall and land titles. Hare
a lack of family in the area or a lack of financial Bond's final military rank was Company Sergeant passed away in Edmonton on November 2, 1929 and
ability. Major. Bond received a Military Medal on was transported to Edson for burial. His site has
Recognizing this as an injustice, Foulds looked for November 19, 1917. According to Veterans Affairs been unmarked for 91 years. “He has no stone, yet,”
something she could do to help and discovered the Canada, this medal is awarded for “individual or said Foulds. “But we should have one installed for
Last Post Fund and their Unmarked Grave Program. associated acts of bravery on the recommendation of him by spring next year.”
The Last Post Fund's mission is to ensure that no a Commander-in-Chief in the field. He received the There are many more amazing men and women
Veteran is denied a dignified funeral and burial, as MM while holding the rank of Corporal and was one who will one day be commemorated properly thanks
well as a military gravestone, due to insufficient of only 269 Military Medal's awarded to the 10th to Foulds and other researchers with the Unmarked
funds at time of death. The Unmarked Grave Battalion. Grave Program. You can help make a difference by
Program specifically looks to provide a permanent Bond was a trapper in 1929 in the Marlboro area, donating to the LPF after selecting your Provincial
military marker for Veterans who lie in unmarked and all that appears on his site is a white wooden Branch at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/9257.
graves. cross with his name and the dates “Unknown – The Last Post Fund was created in Montreal in
To be able to get markers for those in unmarked 1964.” He is buried in the Marlboro Cemetery and April 1909. As Founder Arthur Hair stated, “To
graves, an application must be submitted with has not had a proper marker for 56 years. honour and protect in death seems but a small return
information such as proof of service and proof of Over in the Glenwood Cemetery, five sites have to those who have protected their country in life.”
death. Finding this information can be quite a had applications submitted, and four sites have had
challenge, but one that Foulds has proven she is up applications approved and are awaiting installation. - To read about the first 13 men and women who
to. Research is done for the program on a 100% Corporal William Robinson Hare, born in 1852, had stones installed in the Glenwood Cemetery
volunteer basis. rests in one of these sites. Hare was a Gunner in the through Foulds' research with this project, see page continued page 19
19.
Royal Canadian Legion Wildwood BR 149
submitted Wildwood Legion live ceremony, to honour our Veterans and their Legion Executive has decided, with regret, not to
sacrifices. We will be holding a Remembrance hold the Annual Veteran's dinner and Awards
This year has been a challenging year for all of Day Ceremony on November 11, outdoors at the night. The award pins for years of service will be
us and many Legions face closure. Cenotaph. mailed out with a Thank-You and Congratulations
We believe strongly that is important to hold a This years act of Remembrance of our Veterans letter.
will be a much scaled down version of our normal With all the changes in our lives this year,
service. We will make the necessary changes to however you choose to honour the Veterans this
Honour Roll of the Dead Veteran List comply with the health regulations. We will year, please take a moment to say, “WE WILL
honour our Veterans and the sacrifices made, in REMEMBER THEM.”
Able, Leon F. Berg, Stanley spite of the pandemic! The weather may determine We appreciate your commitment to the Legion
Ahlskog, Victore Booth, James the length of the outdoor ceremony. and your membership. Thank you!
Akers, James C. Cardinal, Terry The plan is to hold a short ceremony at the
Bateman, Arnold Dungey, Christine Cenotaph, ending with the laying of a few ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION WILDWOOD BRANCH 149
Boone, William Estes, John wreaths, followed by a closing ceremony. This day
Brown, Robert S. Gibbs, Don
Dash, Kenneth Greenwood, Ellen of Remembrance is a day we all should say, “WE Royal Canadian Legion
WILL REMEMBER THEM.” Many have served
Dash, Merle (Bud) Heisinger, Rudy
Erickson, Boe Johnson, Larry and are still serving. -Thank you! Wildwood BR 149
George, William Johnston, Michael Cadets are not allowed to lay wreaths this year.
Johnson, Basil O”Dell, Reginal Members of the public are invited to lay their
Loughran, Ada Phillips, Bruce wreaths after the conclusion of the Legion PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
Loughran, Harry Redinger, Joan ceremony. Business and community members can With the increasing amount of Covid
Monty, Tony Riendeau, Tom make a donation to our poppy fund, if you choose cases we have cancelled our
Olesiuk, Sandie Schuler, Hector not to purchase a wreath this year. Remembrance Day service.
Paulson, Clare Travis, Cecil The Legion clubroom will be open for the
Rachael, Hebert Turco, Salvadore afternoon. We will have an open house with a light
Sagmoen, Marvin lunch available. With the need for social
Starko, Nick distancing, attendance is limited to 50% of our Legion Executive members will gather
Steer, Ken capacity, with limited seating available. outside at the Cenotaph on November 11.
Vickery, Jack This year has changed many things in all of our A few wreaths will be pre-laid. In this small
Willett, Harry lives, with most events being cancelled throughout way we will honour our Veterans and the
Williamson, Harry the year. sacrifices made, in spite of the pandemic!
Under our Legion Command direction, our
