Veterans impressed by Remembrance Day turnout

Dignitaries saluted as members of the choir from the Oxford Christian Reformed School choir performed O Canada. (Jeff Helsdon Photo)

Jeff Helsdon, Editor

Cold weather didn’t keep people away from Tillsonburg’s Remembrance Day ceremonies.

“It was just unbelievable, it was fantastic,” said Legion President Tom Brown.

He did note the cold did limit residents from the retirement homes, who often attend.

Brown was also impressed with the reaction from the crowd.

“When I took the salute after the parade, the applause was amazing,” he said. “This town is so supportive of its veterans.”

It was also noted the Legion supper on Remembrance Day was sold out.

Veteran Don Mulholland, who has been to every Tillsonburg ceremony since 1956, was also impressed with the turnout.

“I was surprised the turnout was so good,” he said, mentioning the cold. “That snow this morning, I thought it would hurt everything.”