Page 8 - August 26, 2019
P. 8
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 8 MONDAY AUGUST 26, 2019 MONDAY APRIL 29, 2019 PAGE 3
13 unmarked veteran graves recognized with permanent headstones
by Cassie Kushniruk spaces in the veteran's section”.
Foulds commended the Town of
After years of lying in unmarked Edson for their exceptional
graves, 13 fallen veterans are finally organization with respect to veteran
being recognized with permanent records, which made the research
military-style headstones at process significantly easier.
Glenwood Cemetery. Residents, local dignitaries, and
On the morning of August 17, a Legion members gathered at the
'long-overdue' ceremony was held at Cemetery on August 17 to
the Cemetery to honor these veterans commemorate the 13 previously
who have spent countless years lying unmarked veterans, along with Last
unrecognized in their graves. “The Post Fund Alberta Branch President
last stone that we're going to look at LtCol Hans Brink (retired) and Major
today has been unmarked for 98 Steve Kuervers from the 20th Field
years,” mentioned Joe Wynne Branch Artillery of Edmonton. “Ceremonies
#51 First Vice President Bobbi like this to honor our fallen through
Foulds. “Today we are going to the Unmarked Grave Program go a
correct a long forgotten mistake.” long way in getting the word out,”
The installation of these gravestones said Brink. “There are probably
was instigated by Foulds and made hundreds of thousands of unmarked On August 17, a 'long-overdue' ceremony was held at Glenwood Cemetery to honor 13
possible through the Last Post Fund's graves in Canada.” fallen veterans who were finally recognized with permanent military-style headstones.
'Unmarked Grave Program' with Foulds introduced each of the men Pictured are (back: left to right) Joe Wynne Branch #51 Poppy Chair Larry Williams,
funding through Veterans Affairs and women that were finally being Joe Wynne Branch #51 President Wendy Williams, Fox Creek Legion member Kurt
th
Canada. “It's super important that recognized with a brief biography Peterson, Major Steve Kuervers of the 20 Field Artillery of Edmonton, Alberta-
Veterans Affairs stays on board accompanied by a moment of silence. Northwest Territories Command Royal Canadian Legion Vice President Dave
Velichko, Last Post Fund Alberta Branch President Lt Col Hans Brink (retired), Captain
because there's tens of thousands of A short walking tour followed, where Kelly Jensen of the RCACS 874 Tigermoths, (front: left to right) Fox Creek Branch 280
unmarked veterans out there,” said attendants had the opportunity to President Lisa Peterson, and Joe Wynne Branch #51 First Vice President and Last
Foulds. “We've got members all over commemorate the 13 fallen veterans Post Fund AB Branch Member Bobbi Foulds. photo Cassie Kushniruk
Canada working on the same thing.” by placing a poppy on each of their
Foulds began the researching gravestones.
process for the unmarked veteran Attendants were invited to the
gravestones in Glenwood Cemetery Edson Legion following the
following a simple family tradition. ceremony for lunch and fellowship.
“About 10 years ago, my kids and I Currently, 18 more veteran
would come out on Remembrance gravestones are in the works for
Day after the services and we would Glenwood Cemetery, and 9 will be
bring a handful of poppies and we coming shortly to be installed, said
would mark all of the veteran's graves Foulds. “There are countless more
that we could find,” she said. “We that we have to find.”
knew that there were more than 90 “A good friend of mine told me
veterans in [Glenwood Cemetery], once that you don't die once, you die
but how many of those were private twice; the first time when your body
stones?” This led Foulds to research leaves this earth, and the second time
how many people had family in the when nobody whispers your name,”
Edson area that were veterans not said Foulds. “These guys signed on
identified as such by their gravestone, that dotted line. They promised to
which in turn led to her noticing that give everything for our freedom. It's A 'long-overdue' ceremony was held at Glenwood Cemetery on August 17 to honor 13
there were an “awful lot of empty the least we can do.” previously unmarked veterans with permanent headstones. Pictured is Yellowhead
County representative Wade Williams honoring one of the 13 fallen veterans by
placing a poppy at the head of the gravestone. photo Cassie Kushniruk
Yellowhead County Meet and Greet with Marlboro residents
“We're not an entity; we're part of the community”: Councillor Mitchell
by Cassie Kushniruk
On August 21, Marlboro, Millers Lake, and
area residents were invited to Marlboro Hall
for a casual meet and greet style event with
Yellowhead County Mayor Gerald Soroka
and Council.
Attendants were encouraged to offer
feedback on issues and voice any concerns
they might have. “It's just so residents are
aware that they have the opportunity to
come meet everybody and talk and discuss
what's bothering them,” said Dawn Mitchell,
Yellowhead County Councillor for Division
7 –Edson West Area.
“We try every couple of years to hit all the
divisions to show up and talk,” said
Mitchell. “It's just a Council initiative we
put forward to engage with residents.”
During this time, residents were also
treated to a free barbecue while they chatted
with neighbours and Council members.
“The purpose is really just for everybody to
come and say whatever they need to say and
have some good burgers,” Mitchell said.
“We want everybody to know that we're
open to communication, to constructive
criticism, and to ideas,” said Mitchell. “The
benefit is that they know that we're trying to
Yellowhead County Councillor Dawn Mitchell and Mayor Gerald Soroka listened to the concerns of Marlboro and area engage and we're trying to be present. We're
residents during the August 21 Yellowhead County Council Meet and Greet. photo Cassie Kushniruk not an entity; we're part of the community.”
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 8 MONDAY AUGUST 26, 2019 MONDAY APRIL 29, 2019 PAGE 3
13 unmarked veteran graves recognized with permanent headstones
by Cassie Kushniruk spaces in the veteran's section”.
Foulds commended the Town of
After years of lying in unmarked Edson for their exceptional
graves, 13 fallen veterans are finally organization with respect to veteran
being recognized with permanent records, which made the research
military-style headstones at process significantly easier.
Glenwood Cemetery. Residents, local dignitaries, and
On the morning of August 17, a Legion members gathered at the
'long-overdue' ceremony was held at Cemetery on August 17 to
the Cemetery to honor these veterans commemorate the 13 previously
who have spent countless years lying unmarked veterans, along with Last
unrecognized in their graves. “The Post Fund Alberta Branch President
last stone that we're going to look at LtCol Hans Brink (retired) and Major
today has been unmarked for 98 Steve Kuervers from the 20th Field
years,” mentioned Joe Wynne Branch Artillery of Edmonton. “Ceremonies
#51 First Vice President Bobbi like this to honor our fallen through
Foulds. “Today we are going to the Unmarked Grave Program go a
correct a long forgotten mistake.” long way in getting the word out,”
The installation of these gravestones said Brink. “There are probably
was instigated by Foulds and made hundreds of thousands of unmarked On August 17, a 'long-overdue' ceremony was held at Glenwood Cemetery to honor 13
possible through the Last Post Fund's graves in Canada.” fallen veterans who were finally recognized with permanent military-style headstones.
'Unmarked Grave Program' with Foulds introduced each of the men Pictured are (back: left to right) Joe Wynne Branch #51 Poppy Chair Larry Williams,
funding through Veterans Affairs and women that were finally being Joe Wynne Branch #51 President Wendy Williams, Fox Creek Legion member Kurt
th
Canada. “It's super important that recognized with a brief biography Peterson, Major Steve Kuervers of the 20 Field Artillery of Edmonton, Alberta-
Veterans Affairs stays on board accompanied by a moment of silence. Northwest Territories Command Royal Canadian Legion Vice President Dave
Velichko, Last Post Fund Alberta Branch President Lt Col Hans Brink (retired), Captain
because there's tens of thousands of A short walking tour followed, where Kelly Jensen of the RCACS 874 Tigermoths, (front: left to right) Fox Creek Branch 280
unmarked veterans out there,” said attendants had the opportunity to President Lisa Peterson, and Joe Wynne Branch #51 First Vice President and Last
Foulds. “We've got members all over commemorate the 13 fallen veterans Post Fund AB Branch Member Bobbi Foulds. photo Cassie Kushniruk
Canada working on the same thing.” by placing a poppy on each of their
Foulds began the researching gravestones.
process for the unmarked veteran Attendants were invited to the
gravestones in Glenwood Cemetery Edson Legion following the
following a simple family tradition. ceremony for lunch and fellowship.
“About 10 years ago, my kids and I Currently, 18 more veteran
would come out on Remembrance gravestones are in the works for
Day after the services and we would Glenwood Cemetery, and 9 will be
bring a handful of poppies and we coming shortly to be installed, said
would mark all of the veteran's graves Foulds. “There are countless more
that we could find,” she said. “We that we have to find.”
knew that there were more than 90 “A good friend of mine told me
veterans in [Glenwood Cemetery], once that you don't die once, you die
but how many of those were private twice; the first time when your body
stones?” This led Foulds to research leaves this earth, and the second time
how many people had family in the when nobody whispers your name,”
Edson area that were veterans not said Foulds. “These guys signed on
identified as such by their gravestone, that dotted line. They promised to
which in turn led to her noticing that give everything for our freedom. It's A 'long-overdue' ceremony was held at Glenwood Cemetery on August 17 to honor 13
there were an “awful lot of empty the least we can do.” previously unmarked veterans with permanent headstones. Pictured is Yellowhead
County representative Wade Williams honoring one of the 13 fallen veterans by
placing a poppy at the head of the gravestone. photo Cassie Kushniruk
Yellowhead County Meet and Greet with Marlboro residents
“We're not an entity; we're part of the community”: Councillor Mitchell
by Cassie Kushniruk
On August 21, Marlboro, Millers Lake, and
area residents were invited to Marlboro Hall
for a casual meet and greet style event with
Yellowhead County Mayor Gerald Soroka
and Council.
Attendants were encouraged to offer
feedback on issues and voice any concerns
they might have. “It's just so residents are
aware that they have the opportunity to
come meet everybody and talk and discuss
what's bothering them,” said Dawn Mitchell,
Yellowhead County Councillor for Division
7 –Edson West Area.
“We try every couple of years to hit all the
divisions to show up and talk,” said
Mitchell. “It's just a Council initiative we
put forward to engage with residents.”
During this time, residents were also
treated to a free barbecue while they chatted
with neighbours and Council members.
“The purpose is really just for everybody to
come and say whatever they need to say and
have some good burgers,” Mitchell said.
“We want everybody to know that we're
open to communication, to constructive
criticism, and to ideas,” said Mitchell. “The
benefit is that they know that we're trying to
Yellowhead County Councillor Dawn Mitchell and Mayor Gerald Soroka listened to the concerns of Marlboro and area engage and we're trying to be present. We're
residents during the August 21 Yellowhead County Council Meet and Greet. photo Cassie Kushniruk not an entity; we're part of the community.”
