Members of the Fergus Legion's Colour Party stand in front of the cenotaph and Legion President Brian Bielby, right, stands at the podium alongside Legion Chaplain Canon Fran Darlington while Fergus Pipe Band Major Murray Young, third from right, plays the bagpipes. Photo by Bill Longshaw
FERGUS – The Fergus Legion was one of several groups in the area to offer a ceremony on Monday in memory of Queen Elizabeth ll.
The colour guard from Royal Canadian Legion Fergus Branch 275 was on hand for the service at the Fergus cenotaph, which included a message of remembrance by Legion President Brian Bielby and a prayer by Chaplain Canon Fran Darlington.
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Several dignitaries laid wreaths at the cenotaph during the ceremony, which also included the singing of God Save the King and a lament by the Fergus Pipe Band.
Following the Sept. 19 ceremony, attendees were invited to place poppies on the main wreath.
Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott lays a wreath on behalf of the provincial government as Legion President Brian Bielby looks on. Photos by Bill LongshawThe Fergus Legion Colour Party passes by the cenotaph to honour the Queen on Sept. 19.Valentine Glen, who served with the Gordon Highlanders under appointed Colonel-in-Chief Prince Charles (now king), was among those to place a poppy on a wreath at the end of the Sept. 19 ceremony at the Fergus cenotaph in memory of Queen Elizabeth II.
