A special parade of sorts is being held today in honour of the province’s remaining World War II veterans.
Twelve veterans will be taking part in a special motorcade that will take them to A Night at the USO at the Royal Canadian Legion in Pleasantville for a private event.
The veterans — both men and women — range in age from 95 to 102 years. They are among the 80 remaining World War II veterans in Newfoundland and Labrador. Among them is Rod Deon, who stormed the beach at Normandy, turns 100 today.
Via Jenn Deon on Twitter.
His daughter Jenn Deon represents the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 56 in Pleasantville.
The motorcade will travel from the Veterans Pavilion to the Legion beginning at 6:30 p.m. Members of the public are encouraged to line the streets to show their support.
included in the motorcade are:
Mr. Richard Brinston (96) – Veteran of the 59th Newfoundland Heavy Regiment, Royal Artillery: riding 1951 Willys Army Jeep (weather permitting
Mr. Frederick Randolph Carter (95) – Veteran of the Royal Air Force: riding in a 1989 State Trooper Mustang
Mr. Roderick Joseph Deon (100 as of today) – Veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy: riding in a 1952 Buick Super
Mr. Frederick Allister Downton (97) – Veteran of the Merchant Navy: riding in a 1964 Mercury Parklane Maurader
Mr. Garland Freake (102) – Veteran of the Royal Navy: riding in a 1956 Chev Nomad
Ms. Sarah Johanna (Crocker) Hillier (98) – Veteran of the Royal Canadian Air Force, Women’s Division: riding in a 1960 Cheverolet Impala
Mr. George Thomas Hudson (98) – Veteran of the 59th Newfoundland Heavy Regiment, Royal Artillery: riding in a 1964 Mercury Parklane
Ms. Ida Merry Leonard (99) – Veteran of the Royal Air Force: riding in a 1957 Chevy Bel Air
Mr. Joseph Prim (95) – Veteran of the Merchant Navy: riding in 1930 Model A Tudor
Mr. William Saunders (99) – Veteran of the Royal Navy: riding in a 1963 Galaxie
Mr. Charles Starkes (99) – Veteran of the Royal Navy: rising in a 1952 Chev
Mr. Arthur Frederick White (99) – Veteran of the Canadian Army: riding in a 1957 Ford Sunliner
