Posted by Vince Lopata on 10/1/2007, 10:18 am, in reply to "Hong Kong Veterans Memorial Winnipeg"
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Hi Sgt Lalonde, I would like to thank you and The Royal Winnipeg Rifles Band for their excellent performance at the Winnipeg Grenadiers Memorial Plaque dedication. Everyone at the ceremony greatly appreciated the contribution the band made to the service. Please pass on my compliments to the band on behalf of the Hong Kong Veterans Association and the Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association. Capt (Ret'd) Vince Lopata, CD Sergeant-at-Arms Hong Kong Veterans Association of Canada (Manitoba Branch) 8 McGregor Cres Pinawa MB R0E 1L0 Canada --Previous Message-- : Today my band, The Regimental Band of the : Royal Winnipeg Rifles, played for an : unveiling ceremony of a plaque in honour of : the Hong Kong Veterans from the Winnipeg : Grenadiers at Brookside Cemetery. We were : greatly honoured and privileged to : participate in this event. I wish to extend : to all veterans our heartfelt thanks and : appreciation for their service to Canada, : and to freedom. : : Best Regards, : Sgt Chris Lalonde : Hostie Acie Nominati :