On Saturday, February 15 – National Flag of Canada Day – Canada Patriot and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 30 in Port Hope, Ontario launched a Patriot Partnership to promote Canadian heritage and patriotism.
(Left to Right) Mike Buckle, Executive Director of Canada Patriot, Jeff Gilmer, Deputy Mayor of Port Hope, Al Wilson, President of Branch 30, and Don Ramsay, Commander of Ontario Zone F-2, Royal Canadian Legion
The event took place at Branch 30 and was attended by a patriotic group of Royal Canadian Legion members and area residents.
During the event, Port Hope Deputy Mayor Jeff Gilmer announced a community “Raise your Flag” initiative to encourage Port Hope residents and businesses to display their patriotism by flying the Canadian Flag.
Stopping by Branch 30 to mark the occasion was Pete Fisher, well-known Canadian patriot and journalist, who is author of the book “Highway of Heroes”.
(Left to Right) Pete Fisher, author of “Highway of Heroes”, Al Wilson, President of Branch 30, and Mike Buckle, Executive Director of Canada Patriot
As a reminder to all Canadian residents and businesses, “Raise your Flag” this year in preparation for National Flag of Canada Day 2015, which will mark the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Flag!