The town of Perth now has 365 banners in honour of local veterans.
A heartfelt initiative is taking root in some small towns across eastern Ontario where light and hydro poles are being adorned with banners that pay tribute to local veterans.A heartfelt initiative is taking root in some small towns across eastern Ontario where light and hydro poles are being adorned with banners that pay tribute to local veterans.
Byrne, an executive at the Almonte branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, said the interest in the program is growing and she expects volunteers will hang more banners next year. Mary Rozenberg said it's a great way to honour the men and women who sacrificed so much for Canada. She worked with Byrne to develop the program after seeing something similar in New Brunswick.
Tony Nichols served in the Royal Canadian Air Force for 30 years as a pilot. He now has a banner honouring his service at the end of his driveway. Doran said there was so much interest they quickly ran out of light poles to attach the banners to, and will now start using hydro poles.
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