The Fergus and District Kinsmen are inviting everyone to remember, honour and celebrate the Canadian Forces by attending the Portraits of Honour National Tour.
On Dec. 8 the tour will stop in Fergus at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 275 (500 Blair Street) for a public viewing from 10am to 6pm, with a remembrance ceremony at 11am and a tribute dinner at 6pm.
The Portraits of Honour mural is 10 feet high by 40 feet wide, and is an oil-on-canvas tribute to the brave Canadian men and women who have served and sacrificed in Afghanistan.
Portraits of Honour endeavours to raise both awareness and funds in support of Canadian Forces personnel and their families.
All proceeds from the Portraits of Honour National Tour benefit the Military Families Fund and select Military Family Resource Centres. For additional information, visit www.portraitsofhonour.ca.
A tribute dinner will take place at the Fergus Legion at 6pm, featuring special guest Terry Kelly, who wrote A Pittance of Time. Artist Dave Sopha will also be in attendance. Tribute dinner tickets are $35 per person.
To order tickets to the dinner, or to show additional support for Canadian soldiers, sailors and aircrew, please contact the Portraits of Honour national office at 519-843-4745 or info@portraitsofhonour.ca or 1-181 St. Andrew Street East in Fergus.
