By Voice staff
The 105th Darlingford Memorial Service is coming up.
The annual remembrance of the locals who gave their lives in service to their country takes place at the Darlingford Memorial Park on Sunday, July 5 at 11 a.m.
The Darlingford Memorial is the only free-standing memorial building of its kind in Manitoba with the sole function of commemorating the war dead. The park is maintained by a local committee and community volunteers.
The ceremony, which was first held on July 5, 1921 when the park was officially opened, includes participation from area school children who place flowers on two crosses in honour of those who never made it home from the wars.
This year’s guest speaker is Shauna Archer. The Lorette resident is the organizer of the No Stone Left Alone (NSLA) Remembrance Program honouring the service and sacrifice of Canada’s military through youth education and the act of remembrance throughout Canada and internationally.
Following the service, lunch will be available at the Darlingford Community Hall for $15 an adult and $5 for children under 12.
In case of rain, the service will be held in the Darlingford United Church.
