Sir: Over Veteran’s Week, Christ Church Chatham organized a 64-hour vigil at the Chatham Cenotaph. The community was overwhelming in its support.
Families, individuals, service groups and organizations filled the two-hour time slots, taking turns to stand in honour of those that fought for the freedoms we have here in Canada today.
Warm food and drinks were provided at the church, supplied by Revera Retirement Living – Ridgetown and Blenheim. The Chatham-Kent Police Service quickly responded to an incident on Saturday night and provided extra patrols.
All the media – in print, through the radio and television – continually promoted this non-denomination event.
To all of you, however big or small your contribution or support, Christ Church and the organizing committee, thanks you.
Having had an incident on Saturday evening, which is in the hands of the police, we will be considering additional lighting at the Cenotaph for future vigils. We look forward to this event continuing in the coming years.
Lest We Forget.
Judy Smith
Warden
Christ Church
Chatham
