Setting up the Memorabilia Room - Alex and Vince

Hong Kong Veterans at Government House. L to R: George Peterson, Gerry Gerrard, George Macdonell, Ralph Maclean, Ken Phifer, Phil Doddridge

The Honourable Phillip S. Lee, Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, and Mrs. Lee with the Hong Kong Veterans and Carol Hadley, President HKVCA

Enjoying a cool one in the Hospitality Room. L to R: Phil Doddridge, Ken Phifer, George Peterson and Gerry Gerrard

Marching on the Colours before the General Meeting

Presentation to Pat Turcotte by Mark Purcell, recognizing her dedicated service supporting education

The 2013-15 Board of Directors: L to R: Past President, Derrill Henderson; National President HKVA, Phil Doddridge; 2nd Vice, Emmie Flanagan; Secretary, Jim Trick; Treasurer, Barry Mitchell; 1st Vice, Gail Angel; President, Carol Hadley

Presentation by Premier Greg Selinger of a memorial honouring the seven veterans from Arden Street. George Peterson, the lone surviving member, accepted the tribute on behalf of "The Arden Seven". Press coverage: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/hong-kong-vets-saluted-220019461.html

Close up of the plan for the "Arden Seven" memorial

Unveiling the "Arden Seven" memorial

George Peterson addresses the attendees after the "Arden Seven" presentation

Carol Hadley, President HKVCA, accepting a plaque from members of the Royal Hong Kong Regiment

Getting in the spirit of the Convention!

The Royal Winnipeg Rifles band

Fabulous food at Manitoba Hydro

A birds-eye view of the main hall at Manitoba Hydro Headquarters in Winnipeg, showing the Royal Winnipeg Rifles band and the dinner table layout.

Touring Manitoba Hydro Place - humidity control, the "green" way

Fashion Show 1800s style at Manitoba Hydro Place

Some 1800s fashion show participants

1800s fashion show

Memorial Service at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre

Wall at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre

Wreath layinag at Memorial Service

Phil Doddridge and George Peterson lay a wreath at the Memorial Service

Phil Doddridge and George Peterson address attendees at the Memorial Service

Kyra Brough (granddaughter of Lori Smith) reciting "In Flanders Fields" at the Memorial Service

Shawn, the son of Bonnie Wiebe, sang a song composed in honour of his grandfather at the Memorial Service

Tour of Brookside Cemetery after the Memorial Service

Gerry Gerrard in conversation with members of the Royal Hong Kong Regiment

Preparing to march on the colours to formally start the Gala Dinner

Minister of Veterans Affairs, The Honourable Julian Fantino shares a laugh with veterans George MacDonell and Ken Pfifer, and guests at the Gala Dinner

Dennis Bell addresses the delegates at the Gala Dinner

Entertainment from "Folklorama" at the Gala Dinner

Presentation of the "Passing the Torch" lithograph to the Hong Kong veterans at the Gala Dinner. Gerry Gerrard receives his copy from HKVCA President, Carol Hadley

George MacDonell receives his copy of the "Passing the Torch" lithograph from Carol Hadley

"Passing the Torch"

Four of the six veterans in attendance with their copies of "Passing the Torch"