The Canso Lions Club is hosting the 50th Seamen’s Memorial Service set for Sunday, August 9, at the Canso Seamen’s Memorial.
Ray White, chair of the memorial service, called the 50 years of the event a testament to the community and a reflection of the importance of the fishery and how demanding it can be.
White said this year Lieutenant Governor Mike Savage and his wife will attend the event, along with provincial and municipal officials. After comments and dignitaries lay their wreaths at the memorial, families will lay wreaths remembering loved ones. Once all the wreaths are laid, there will be a reception at the Lion’s Club. A rain location for the memorial service is the Star of the Sea Church.
On following Sunday, August 16th, the wreaths will be taken to sea.
White credited the community for continuing to support the service and the memorial, calling the events something that belong to the whole community.
