submitted by Gerry Tilmans
Remembrance Day is quickly approaching and this year poppy canvassing will begin on Saturday, October 24th allowing three weekends for us to raise money for the poppy fund at the Lions Head Legion. We will be stationed at the LCBO and Hellyer’s Foodland again this year and we are grateful for their support. We have not yet adapted to wireless payment so if you plan to donate please remember to bring some old-fashioned “cash” with you.
Just a reminder that if you’ve been thinking about becoming a legion member, this year membership is free, and we have welcomed over thirty new people into our branch (and counting). If you renew for 2027 by December 15th, you will automatically be added to the draw for a free Ford F150 pickup truck. We are looking for bartenders as well and if you wish to join and tend bar, the Smart Serve costs will be covered if you don’t already have this.
At this fall’s Honours and Awards luncheon, one of the special honourees was George Bowman, who received a Lifetime Membership award and we are so proud of him!
In this issue we are highlighting another veteran whose banner is on display in Lions Head. Herbert Bridge was born on January 29, 1895, son of Albert Bridge and Mary Hayes, and was raised on a farm near Lion’s Head with 10 siblings. He enlisted at Lion’s Head on March 24 , 1916, with the 160 th Bruce Battalion C Company, trained with his local platoon in Walkerton and then London. His rank was Sapper.
Herbert sailed to England to continue his training at Witley and Bramshott Camps. He served in England and France with the 1st Engineers. He was slightly gassed at Bourlon Wood. He also had a Gunshot wound over his right eye and shoulder August 16, 1917. On May 17, 1919, he was discharged and returned to Lion’s Head/Ferndale where he took up farming. He also farmed at Miller Lake.
He married Belle Wardrop March, 1927 and raised nine Children. (Courtesy of Noreen Bridge.
Keep in mind that the third Friday of each month we host a free matinee movie on a large screen. Doors open at 1, movie starts at 1:30
Branch address is 6 Hellyer Road. Contact: branch202pro@gmail.com for more information about our Branch.
Lest we forget
