By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Mayor, council members and municipal staff attended a flag raising at the Espanola municipal office yesterday morning to mark the start of National Legion Week.
Espanola Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 President Gary MacPherson says after a successful inaugural celebration last year, National Legion Week returned this September to highlight the contributions of branches across Canada, underscore the Legion’s commitment to veterans and welcome new members.
Espanola Mayor Doug Gervais says the town is proud to mark the week since the local Legion does so much for the local community, especially the veterans.
MacPherson adds National Legion Week is designed to educate visitors on the good work their local branch does in the community, so the branch is hosting open houses all this week from two pm to six pm daily.
This year’s observance began Sunday, September 15 and runs to Saturday, September 21st.
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