Brechin, ON, Legion Branch #488 - Pictured left to right is Howard Raper and Ken Scruton, Branch Vice President

Edmonton Norwood Legion Branch #17 Dedication on July 20, 2018. There were 12 Cadets who formed a Colour Party, who represented the 395 Edmonton Griffin RCACS, the 27 Warriors Royal Canadian Sea Cadets), and the 2551 Princess Patricia Cadets.

Calgary Centennial Legion Branch #285 plaque unveiling September 21st: Blake and Marilyn Pridgen unveiling the HKVCA Plaque

Edmonton Norwood Legion Branch #17 Presentation. The President Wes Hyshka, (Photo 0062) is represented in the second photo welcoming everybody. It was a thill to have young cadets to hear the history.

Calgary Centennial Legion Branch #285 plaque unveiling September 21st: Arlene and Greg Auld. Greg is the son of Veteran George Auld.

Calgary Centennial Legion Branch #285 plaque unveiling September 21st, Executive on left and Korean Veteran Harold Jamison and Piper Jim Perry in Blue Jacket on right

Calgary Centennial Legion Branch #285 plaque unveiling September 21st: Former MP Art Hanger on left, Calgary Glenmore MLA Aman Kazim, and Veteran’s Affairs rep James Boudreau

Calgary Centennial Legion Branch #285 plaque unveiling September 21st: on the left, David Vidalin , a member of the landing party, and Hong Kong Veteran Ralph Maclean

Edmonton Norwood Legion Branch #17 Presentation. The plaque unveiling , was represented by HKVCA member Chiara Gurney, great- granddaughter of Veteran Leonard Corrigan, WG, and Jeff McGee, son of Veteran John McGee WG.

Edmonton Norwood Legion Branch #17 Presentation. HKVCA member Marie Gutenberg with the plaque. She is the daughter of Veteran Sydney Blow

Edmonton Norwood Legion Branch #17 Presentation. The ALPHA group, (Association for the Preservation of the History of WW II in Asia), was well represented by ALPHA President Dominic Cheng (to right of the plaque), Paul Kam (left of plaque) and Bill Fung far right). Their spokesman Cam Fahlman, (left) a retired history teacher, indicated his goal as a member of ALPHA, is to encourage more history to be written in the curriculum in our schools. The ALPHA group also donated two books to the Legion President, as well as a video, “The Rape of Nanking”.

Edmonton Norwood Legion Branch #17 Presentation. On hand were Florence McGee, widow of Veteran John McGee (Centre), with her son Jeff (right), and her son- in- law Gord Robb (left).

High River, AB - Legion Branch #71 - 22 Oct 2018: President Bob Collins on right and High River Legion Executive with plaque, also holding Veteran George Auld’s medals.

High River, AB - Legion Branch #71 - Left to right Darlene Auld, Stan Parker, Dawn Parker, Glen Fuchs, Norma Fuchs, Marg (Auld) Nichols, widow of HK Veteran George Auld, Kathie Carlson, Glenn Nichols, Greg Auld.

High River, AB - Legion Branch #71 - Greg Auld and his mother Marg unveiling the plaque.

Russell Legion Branch #159: Judy Snitynsky for Robert Sopuck, MP presenting Judy Preston with a certificate for the HKVCA Plaque unveiling Aug. 19, 2018 at Russell Memorial Multiplex Concourse

Russell Legion Branch #159: Helen Prieston (widow of Riley Prieston) and Judy Preston (daughter of Riley Prieston) unveiling the HKVCA plaque on Aug. 19, 2018

Cardston Legion, June 15, 2018: Cynthia Melanson, HKVCA Area rep, is on the left, MLA Grant Hunter for Cardston,Taber,Warner, is next. Legion President Don Melanson is next, and Sargent at Arms David Smith.

Cardston Alberta Legion, June 15, 2018: Cynthia Melanson and her two daughters, Elisha Melanson, and Terra Moreland, all are HKVCA members.

Moose Jaw Legion Branch #59 Dedication.

Moose Jaw Legion Branch #59 Dedication.

Moose Jaw Legion Branch #59 Dedication. Marion and Dwaine Pho, from Regina, unveiling the plaque

Moose Jaw Legion Branch #59 Dedication. Marion and Dwaine Pho, from Regina, unveiling the plaque

Moose Jaw Legion Branch #59 Dedication. Veterans were honoured with the “Table for Fallen Soldiers”, which is represented here. This ceremony is generally done at formal Legion events.

Moose Jaw Legion Branch #59 Dedication. Veterans were honoured with the “Table for Fallen Soldiers”, which is represented here. This ceremony is generally done at formal Legion events.

Moose Jaw Legion Branch #59 Dedication on June 27, 2018. Pictured: President of the Legion, Roy LaBulck, the Ist Vice President Sharon Erickson and the 2nd Vice President, Rene Lachance.

Moose Jaw Legion Branch #59 Dedication on June 27, 2018. Pictured: President of the Legion, Roy LaBulck, the Ist Vice President Sharon Erickson and the 2nd Vice President, Rene Lachance.

Col Belcher Retirement Residence, Calgary, Plaque Presentation. Overview of Winter Garden Group

Col Belcher Retirement Residence, Calgary, Plaque Presentation. Overview of Winter Garden Group

Col Belcher Retirement Residence, Calgary, Plaque Presentation. Norma Fuchs reading the Greetings from our HKVCA Board President Mike Babin.

Col Belcher Retirement Residence, Calgary, Plaque Presentation. Norma Fuchs reading the Greetings from our HKVCA Board President Mike Babin.

Col Belcher Retirement Residence, Calgary, Plaque Presentation. Norma Fuchs and her Grandson Ian McMitchell unveiling the Plaque

Col Belcher Retirement Residence, Calgary, Plaque Presentation. Norma Fuchs and her Grandson Ian McMitchell unveiling the Plaque

Col Belcher Retirement Residence, Calgary, Plaque Presentation. Marilyn Pridgen with her father Ralph Maclean

Col Belcher Retirement Residence, Calgary, Plaque Presentation. Marilyn Pridgen with her father Ralph Maclean

Col Belcher Retirement Residence, Calgary, Plaque Presentation, June 29, 2018. HKVCA Cake and refreshment table

Col Belcher Retirement Residence, Calgary, Plaque Presentation, June 29, 2018. HKVCA Cake and refreshment table

Col Belcher Retirement Residence, Calgary, Plaque Presentation. Norma Fuchs, Ralph Maclean, Karen Boland

Col Belcher Retirement Residence, Calgary, Plaque Presentation. Norma Fuchs, Ralph Maclean, Karen Boland

Col Belcher Retirement Residence, Calgary, Plaque Presentation. Blake and Marilyn Pridgen with Ralph Maclean and Gail Richoz

Col Belcher Retirement Residence, Calgary, Plaque Presentation. Blake and Marilyn Pridgen with Ralph Maclean and Gail Richoz

Nutana Legion Plaque Presentation: left to right – Elsie Hanel Jones and Lillian McAuley, widows

Nutana Legion Plaque Presentation: left to right – Elsie Hanel Jones and Lillian McAuley, widows

Nutana Legion Plaque Presentation: left to right - Warren McAuley ( Lillian’s grandson, Lillian and son Don)

Nutana Legion Plaque Presentation: left to right - Warren McAuley ( Lillian’s grandson, Lillian and son Don)

Nutana Legion Plaque Presentation: left to right – Nutana Legion Executive Branch # 362, Saskatoon, Sk.

Nutana Legion Plaque Presentation: left to right- Clifford Pateman, Elsie’s brother, Elsie Hanel Jones, Dorothy McLeod, Jean Pateman (Clifford’s wife sitting) , Denise and Ken Pateman, Elsie’s nephew and his wife, holding Veteran Joe Hanel’s memorabilia.

Estevan, SK Legion Branch #60: on the left Warren Jesse son of Veteran Bernard Jesse and Grant Bembridge son of Veteran Howard Bembridge with the unveiled plaque

Estevan, SK Legion Branch #60: Estevan area MLA Lori Carr on left and MP Dr. Robert Kitchen on right. - both spoke at the Estevan plaque unveiling

Estevan, SK Legion Branch #60: families of Hong Kong Veterans Howard Bembridge (left) and Bernard Jesse (right).

Estevan, SK Legion Branch #60: Captain Craig Bird left and President Lyle Dukart with wife Sharren Dukart of Estevan Legion #60

Calgary Centennial Legion Branch #285 plaque unveiling September 21st: Colour Party

Commemorative plaque unveiled at Chesley Legion on June 9, 2018

See article by reporter- Pat Carson. Husband Jim Carson took the picture.

The people in the photograph - Left to Right - Margaret Lamon, Past President of Chesley Legion, Cathy Lamon, President of Chesley Legion 144, Larry Miller MP Grey-Bruce-Owen Sound, Mae Smith, Legion Secretary, Peter Street, son of Sydney Street, RRC and Lori Atkinson Smith.

Swan River Dedication. Unveiling done by Helen Prieston (wife of Riley Prieston) and Carol Mackie who is the daughter of Norman Broome.

Swan River Dedication - attendees

Swan River Dedication. Helen Prieston, and daughter Judy

Swan River Dedication. Family members of Hong Kong veterans.

Swan River Dedication - newspaper article

The article was published in the Star & Times on June 19, 2018. Judy Preston, daughter of H41803 Riley Erwin Prieston was MC for the dedication & unveiling of the plaque on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Swan River Legion Br. 39

Swan River Dedication

Swan River Dedication. Display.

Selkirk Legion Branch 42, Plaque Presentation: Carol Hadley, Prairie Region Director, opening services

Selkirk Legion Branch 42, Plaque Presentation: Combined Colour Party with Selkirk and Stan Lopata carrying HK colour.

Selkirk Legion Branch 42, Plaque Presentation: Marleen Bell reading the Honour Roll for the C Force members from Selkirk Manitoba.

Selkirk Legion Branch 42, Plaque Presentation: Mayor Larry Johansen addressing the attendees

Selkirk Legion Branch 42, Plaque Presentation: Unveiling plaque with Mayor Johansen, Carol Hadley and Dennis Stewart.

Atkinson family - Pat, son Daniel, Bill, Dennis and nephew Kyle.

Selkirk Legion Branch 42, Plaque Presentation: Colour Party- Stan Lopata, Alex Taylor and Vince Lopata

Paul Still, Stan Lopata, Alex Taylor, Vince Lopata, Rev Murray Still and Yvonne Still

Russell Legion Branch #159: Helen Prieston (widow of Riley Prieston) and Judy Preston (daughter of Riley Prieston) unveiled the HKVCA plaque on Aug. 19, 2018 at the Russell Legion Br# 159, Russell Memorial Multiplex Concourse.

Russell Legion Branch #159: From Judy Preston: Community members of Russell, MB checking out the unveiled plaque. We had 30 people attend, half of which were WWII Veterans and Legion members from Russell Branch # 159 and 2 members from Swan River Legion Br# 39. August 19, 2018

Kingston ON - Capt. Matthew J. Dawe Memorial Legion Branch 631: Tom Briggs -Vice president of the Legion, Mary Conway, Kathleen Mills Sevigny and Mary Royer (daughters of POW’s)

Kingston ON - Capt. Matthew J. Dawe Memorial Legion Branch 631: Mary Royer unveiling the plaque

Regina SK, Legion Branch #001: Dallas Devine, Veterans Affairs Canada

Regina SK, Legion Branch #001: Christeen and John Jesse (Bernard Jesse's grandson) unveil the plaque

Regina SK, Legion Branch #001: November 8 - Howard Jesse (Bernard Jesse's son) and Ken Eskdale (Branch President)

Swan River Dedication. Family members of Hong Kong veterans.