Our first ‘Meet & Greet’ afternoon Sunday August 28, 2011 was a wonderful success. Despite Hurricane Irene leering offshore, the turnout was impressive & it was a joy for me to meet so many people in person that I have talked with over the years on the phone or via email. It was a very special day.
Sharing the afternoon with the families & friends of these men was amazing – wonderful, wonderful people. They shared great stories about the lads & how much the Manchester Regiment means to the history of their families.
Several families brought additional items to display, incredible treasures. I must confess, I felt like a kid in a candy store. Photographs I had never seen, personal items of the men, documents – great stuff!
Since I started this back in 2007 I must thank my friends here at themanchesters.org for your continued support & assistance. You’ve always been a great help, I appreciate it.
I will later post the displays I did up for the guys in the postcards & photos section.
I’ve attached four shots from the function:
An Honour Guard 292 Halifax Fairview Branch #142 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron assists wreath layers Mary Hook & Clyde Cruickshanks. War Bride Mary is the widow of Sgt. Clary Hook 2nd Manchesters 1939-1946. Such a beautiful lady. Clyde is the son of Lance Corporal Clyde Cruickshanks 2nd Manchesters 1939-1945 (POW 1940-1945), KIA 11/27/1950 Korea 29th Battalion, Royal Ulster Rifles. Raised in Australia, this was Clyde’s first visit to his father’s hometown & country.
Fairview Legion Cenotaph
A couple of group shots
Thanks again for everything & I’ll talk with you soon.
Dave