Dear Editor:
May I, through the hospitality of the North Shore News, thank the Royal Canadian Legion 114 (Lynn Valley) for the superb veterans' dinner - bringing a wonderful link between all generations.
As a member's guest, it was revealing and humbling. From the swing of the young pipers' kilts, to the enthusiastic energy of the cadets, to a lovely dinner, the guitarist playing old, old songs, easily bringing a tear, and absolutely stunning mature veterans (hot stuff!) from the First and Second World Wars, who shaped our lives more than we think, often hiding pain, with fascinating stories crumbling or fading away, but minds alert, still with a naughty sense of humour, it made a very special atmosphere.
Veterans still answering the call, and all comrades, thank you.
May the spirit of Christmas leave the richest of blessings with you and yours, and forever endure.
Lin Ardington
North Vancouver
