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14 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2005 Familiar voice missing at cenotaph One strong voice was miss- ing in Remembrance Day ceremonies at the cenotaph in Acton Saturday morning as Acton honoured its war dead. Frank. Spielvogel, the veteran dressed smartly in Legion beret and blazer, who read the names of those who died in three wars in bold tones for several years has joined the ranks of those who served in uniform and have passed on. An Acton native, Frank died in Fergus on the way from his Mount Forest home's hospital to Guelph, on Octo- ber | after a short illness. He was 71 years of age. Frank Spielvogel served in the Royal Canadian Dra- goons for six years, several of them in Germany, "stopping Communist aggression" as he was fond of saying. His years in the army were always a source of pride and bearing. He was a proud member of the Acton branch of the Royal Canadian Legion where he served as Poppy. chairman, as well as several other posts in the executive. Frank's crisp salute and Frank Spielvogel military bearing were always front and centre when he read the names of the fallen at the ..cenotaph 'on Remembrance Day. But Frank also had another side, which included love for his wife of 52 years was taking a young boy for a walk through the streets of Acton. Frank acknowledged each person they passed with a simple, "Good morning Sir." It was a small gesture but it meant a lot to him. As he explained to the boy who later became Debbie's husband, "It doesn't cost anything to make someone feel like a million bucks." Debbie recalled that Frank was proud of his time in the army although he joined somewhat reluctantly. Af- ter a series of mischievous adventures, his father gave him an ultimatum ~jail or the army. He chose the army. "I can't think of a better person to have on your side," she said. "When Frank returned from the army he became an active member of the Acton Legion. 'What he liked most was distributing poppies for Remembrance Day. He understood the sacrifices the NEW VOICE: Legion member Mac MacKenzie reads the names and ranks of the 43 men who died fighting for our freedom from Acton and area at Saturday's Remembrance service. - Ted Tyler photo Audrey, family and a cheer- ful outlook on life which he passed on to all he met. ~ At funeral services for Frank he was eulogized by Debbie Marchment who re- called a ss when Frank veterans made. With each poppy pinned on a lapel, or name he read at the cenotaph, he honoured them and their families," Debbie eulogized. Frank's civilian years in- cluded time as a school bus and truck driver, as well as 25 years in the Acton quarry, from where he retired. He and wife Audrey moved to Mount Forest three years ago but his 8 These pages of Remembrance are brought to you courtesy of these Acton and area businesses heart was always in Acton and the Acton branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. He rests in Fairview Cemetery now but he'll long be re- membered. Pete's Auto Paint Ltd. Custom Paint & Bodywork® 4923 7th Line, Eramosa RR* 4 Rockwood ON NOB ZKO Restoration Sandblasting 519-856-9356 7 OTH MoTors <~ Class A Mechanic 12 Guelph St., Acton 519-853-1840 Serving Acton and Community motorists since 1957 Royal Jug City Convenience Store Ws shiek: always ee 853-2460 294 Queen St. ACTON | Plenlea Beauty Sa sey Salon We honour those who served our country Stephen Attwell = THE pete Tanner P Li 853-3150 er) Ault ae 298 Queen St. Acton 373 Queen St. E. Unit #1 Tel: (519) 853-0051 Acton, Ontario Tel.: (519) 853-2255 (upstairs) 5) Acton, Ontario L7J 2N2 Fax: (519) 853-0052 L7J1H1 Fax.: (519) 853-9574 (Dintner's Cellar Acton Susan Seads NCNABE GRAPHICS eNetEne SILVERCREENSPA St. Joseph's Council - Acton -» We Shall Remember Them -- For the Fallen "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning : We will remember them." WK a RaS Ne Y yet 2 at A Mecessary Luxury Ps 519-855-0811 && a 4 e Manicures ¢ Waxing. Gel Nails 56 MILL Bu al , ONTARIO S il pee e Pedicures --_e Facials Profi sign Pri ervices -------- Yvette Simpson Aesthetidan cton Mews Plaza, i . East, Acton SOD MIS Aton, OM L7 1115 Daniel Varanellicca SHOPPERS Nw DRUG MART NaS Knights of Columbus 273 Queen Street, Acton www. shoppersdrugmart.ca 252 Queen Street Acton, Ontario L7J 1P6 Tel: 519 853-3346 Fax: 519 853-5475