www.legionnl.ca 171 Lest We Forget - Volume 16 2015marked the 11th consecutive year that a group of Canadians living in Doha and working with the College of the North Atlantic - Qatar have volunteered and organized a Remembrance Day ceremony. Approximately 200 people came out this year to remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times of war and peace. A Poppy Campaign in the two weeks leading up to Remembrance Day raised $2380 CAD, with half of the proceeds going to Branch #27, Clarenville, who donated wreaths and poppies for the ceremony, and the remainder to The Royal Canadian Legion Dominion Command Poppy Trust Fund in Ottawa. In 2013 the organizing of the ceremony was taken over by Michele Reid, daughter of Legionnaires Bill and Virginia Meadus of Clarenville. Michele felt that the wreaths on hand were in need of replacement, and, after receiving an enquiry regarding the cost for replacements, Branch 27 decided to donate the required wreaths and poppies. Along with the great turnout of the general public the new Canadian Ambassador to Qatar, The Honorable Adrian Norfolk, and a number of Canadian Armed Forces personnel attended and participated in the event. These included Lieutenant-General Stephen Bowes, Colonel Earl Vandahl, Colonel Paul-Emile Roy, Colonel Damon Perrault, Major Michael Levangie, Major Dale Dallaire, and Chief Warrant Officer Denis Gaudreault. Also on hand was Mr. Norris Eaton, VPAcademic, who laid a wreath on behalf of the College. Lieutenant-General Stephen Bowes, left, is escorted by Chief Warrant Officer Denis Gaudreau as he prepares to lay a wreath on behalf of the Canadian Armed Forces. Ms. Michele Reid with a number of the participants at the Remenbrance Day Ceremony. Canadian Ambassador Adrian Norfolkis immediately behind her, Lieutenant-General Stephen Bowes to her right, and Mr. Norris Eatonto her left. 20 Remembrance Day in Doha
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