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www.insidehalton.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, November 9, 2017 | 1 4 veterans! O u r N a tio n 's W elcom e From left, the podium welcomed veterans to the 16th annual Veterans' Appreciation Luncheon hosted by Access Abilities at Oakville Conference Centre on Monday, Nov. 6. Colonel Daniel Stepaniuk, Commander 32 Canadian Brigade Group, speaks during the luncheon event. Sgt (ret'd) Vera Morgan (nee Thompson) was in attendance. Piper Jack Jackson leads the colour party. St. Dominic's Catholic School Choir and Alex J. Robinson sing O Canada. HooJung Jones Kennedy, former presidential advisor to the Republic of Korea president, places a wreath during the memorial service. | Nikki Wesley/Metroland Veterans honoured for their sacrifices in the name of freedom continued from p.1 Those who attended were treated to food, big band music, a wreath laying ceremony and the St. Dominic Catholic School Choir' s singing of the national anthem. "I just want to extend a very special thanks to our beloved veterans. For the tremendous sacri fices you have made and that continue to be made in the name of freedom," said Kristin Courtney, Access Abilities founder. "You fill this hall with honour and dignity and pride that touches our hearts and lives. We are forever impacted by your tremendous sacrifices in the most beautiful way. We enjoy peace and freedom. We know a tremen dous price was paid for that." Those present also heard from Canadian Forces Col. Daniel Stepaniuk who called the vet erans present true heroes and treasures whom members of the public should take the time to get to know. "Some of you have lost friends, some of you carry scars and some of your scars are invisible. You have seen things nobody should have to see and you have helped people nobody else could help," said Stepaniuk. "But wherever you are now, whatever you do, whoever you are with... you are a veteran. That means you are part of a very big family and you are part of my family. Thank you for your ser vice. Our undying memories for those who did not come home. God Bless you all." see Luncheon on p.26 Y O U T H W IN T E R D O O R SOCCER 19 O A K V IL L E SOCCER ISNT JUST FOR SUMMER! , * A PHYSiCAL UTERACY PROGRAM FOR OUR YOUNGEST sports s TARs iN TRAiNING! (For participants born in 2015/2016) 1 two session AGES U4-U18 12 WEEK SEASON U13+ DIVISION CHAM PIONSHIP GAM ES MORE INFORMATION AT U /w W B M W H M S R r a