Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. president Shawn Wilkie (left) presents a $5,000 cheque to the 202nd Fort Malden Windsor Regiment Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps last Wednesday. It was an important night for the 202nd Fort Malden Windsor Regiment Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps last Wednesday. The 202 Fort Malden RCACC trains out of North Star High School in Amherstburg and the evening included promotions, awards and a donation. The evening also featured the Commanding O

A Quilt of Valour was presented to George Brooks at Richmond Terrace Long-Term Care Home March 24. Brooks, also known as “Geordie,” served 22 years in the army with service in Cyprus and Germany. He was surrounded by family, friends and members of Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Branch 157, including president Shawn Wilkie, Capt. Ernie Gazdig CD and Terri Wilkie. Brooks is also a Nobel recipient. Brooks’ wife Beth was also on hand for the presentation as was Quilt of Valour

The Remembrance Day parade ended at the cenotaph in King’s Navy Yard Park, where the crowd gathered and the ceremony was held. Remembrance Day was once again well attended this year, with the public taking time to pay tribute to those who served and continue to serve. Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 organized and presented the parade and ceremony, with the parade leaving from the Dalhousie St. branch and heading down Murray St., Sandwich St. S., and Richmond St. bef