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Oakville Beaver, 16 Nov 2011, p. 9

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9 · Wednesday, November 16, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com PHOTOS BY MICHAEL IVANIN / OAKVILLE BEAVER AT THE CENOTAPH: The Colour Guard of the Royal Canadian Legion, Oakville Branch 114 marches past the Cenotaph in George's Square during the annual Remembrance Day services Friday morning. Major Doug Ferguson (centre) places a poppy on a wreath while Joyce Sitarski attaches a poppy to the memorial during the service. Residents gather to pay respects in George's Square Continued from page 8 late Colonel Geoff Parker, 42, of Oakville, who was killed in Afghanistan on May 18, 2010 when a suicide car bomber blew himself up beside the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) convoy Parker was travelling with. Overall, Friday morning's ceremony was viewed as a great success. Anne Hetherington, mother of Afghan Veteran and Oakville native Colonel Simon Hetherington, praised the ceremony for covering all angles. "It was well worth coming and seeing people's reaction and seeing young people come here, too, was really nice," she said. Colonel Hetherington said he and his mother have been attending the Cenotaph ceremony for many years, but said this year was special. "This year, I thought it would be nice to come down and spend Remembrance Day here and honour a friend who is up there today," he said. It was Hetherington who led a press conference in Afghanistan on May 18, 2010, which informed the public that Colonel Geoff Parker had been killed. Second World War veteran Jim Gibb, 91, also praised the ceremony. Gibb joined the army at age 18, serving as an artillery gunner. He participated in the invasions of Sicily and Italy and in the fighting that followed during Canada's Italian campaign. He also spent five months fighting in Holland. "Four of my friends didn't come home with me," said Gibb. "They are still there." A Valued Addition to Our Estate & Business Succession Services Group We are delighted to announce that Daniel C. Barichello has recently joined Keyser Mason Ball, LLP as a Partner to augment our Estate & Business Succession Services Group. Daniel brings over twenty years of practice experience and legal skills to our Estate & Business Succession Services Group. He is a long time resident of Oakville where he maintained a busy practice in the downtown area. During that time, Daniel had the privilege of becoming the trusted legal estate counsel for many individuals and families, often providing services across generations of families. To speak with Daniel about your estate plan or an estate matter, please call him at our offices at 905.276.0431. Four Robert Speck Parkway | Suite 1600 | Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1S1 | Tel: 905.276.9111 Now In Oakville $4 OFF With the purchase of 3 large burritos! CALIFORNIA BURRITOS CALIFORNIA BURRITOS 2335TrafalgarRd. (atPostridgeDr.) PRE ORDER FOR THE OFFICE, FRIENDS & FAMILY @ 905.257.1044 Inside the plaza at 2335 Trafalgar Rd. at Postridge Dr. californiaburritos.ca Not valid with any other special or discount. Expires Dec. 30, 2011 905-257-1044 Mon-Thu: 11am-9pm Fri-Sat:11am-10pm Sunday:11am-8pm www.kmblaw.com californiaburritos.ca Famished? Grab your cell & text BURRITOS to 50000 for delicious deals! 20 011 Gold Award ard Winn inne ner Oa akv k ille le e Be Beaver Beaver Oakville Dental Arts

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