IN PHOTOS: Remembrance Day marked in Freeport, Digby County

Tina Comeau
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IN PHOTOS: Remembrance Day marked in Freeport, Digby County

Veteran David Pugh looks at the school display of area soldiers and student artwork at Islands Consolidated School in Freeport, Digby County, which was the site of the area’s Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11. AMY TUDOR PHOTOArticle contentIslands Consolidated School in Freeport, Digby County, was the scene of a Remembrance Day service where 102-year-old Second World War veteran Lance Corporal Raymond Robicheau was the special guest of honour.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe Royal Canadian Legion Branch 92 community event of remembrance saw participation and attendance by those young and old.Article contentArticle contentFollowing the service at the school, where student artwork adorned the walls and stage, a luncheon was held at the Freeport Legion.Article contentHere are some photos from the day.Article content 102-yearold Second World War Veteran Lance Corporal Raymond Robicheau with his great-grandsons Ian and Brier Tudor at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 92 Freeport services held at Islands Consolidated School. Both boys were proud to perform a reading at the ceremony before their great-grandfather. AMY TUDOR PHOTOArticle content Many wreaths were laid at Islands Consolidated School in Freeport as the Legion and community gathered for a Remembrance Day ceremony. AMY TUDOR PHOTOArticle content Digby-Annapolis MLA Jill Balser and Royal Canadian Legion Branch 92 Freeport NS President Amanda Gayle share smiles as people gathered in remembrance at Islands Consolidated School. AMY TUDOR PHOTOArticle content Peter Scherer, the municipal councillor representing Digby Neck & Islands, with members of the Freeport Legion at Islands Consolidated School. AMY TUDOR PHOTOArticle content A remembrance tribute on display at Islands Consolidated School in Freeport, Digby County. AMY TUDOR PHOTOArticle contentArticle content Preparing the Remembrance Day meal to be served to those who gathered to remember on Remembrance Day. AMY TUDOR PHOTOArticle contentArticle content A Remembrance Day lunch was held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 92 in Freeport, Digby County. AMY TUDOR PHOTOArticle content Preparing the Remembrance Day meal to be served to those who gathered to remember on Remembrance Day. AMY TUDOR PHOTOArticle content An important message. AMY TUDOR PHOTOArticle contentArticle content

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