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en 2 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, April 6, 1993 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Local veterans receive Canada medals By Julia Dempsey have been selected by the coun- pio Regiment won more battle A father of four girls, he felt it tion as associate members. - Port Perry Star try they so valiantly fought for. onors than any otherin the na- was unfair that his daughters A a : Two local veterans are hon- Mr. Mason served as a Ser- tion." could become members of thele- Ha Rostved His Cinada Mad: ored to have been selected to re- 8¢ant in the Second World War. Mr. Mason joined the Royal gion's ladies auxiliary, but sons monyin Bowmanville. ceive the Canada Medal. He admirably recalls the many Canadian Legion Branch419in were excluded. He was the first Y Ed Mason and Bob Douglas, both members of the Roy al Ca- nadian Legion, told the Port Perry Star they are proud to brave men who fought with him for the freedom of Canada. "I have never forgotten them to this day," he says. "The Onta- the early 1950s and has held most of the offices within the as- sociation. member to put forth the motion stating that the legion should allow sons to join the organiza- Bob Douglas' military life was somewhat different from Mr. Mason's. He joined the army in 1944 at the tender age of 16, and one year later he was "the only mar- ried boy soldier in the Canadian army, to my knowledge." He's proud to say he's "still married to the same girl." During his 23 years in the army he served in Korea, north- western Europe, the Gaza strip, Japan and other locales as a Looking for that perfect ' Easter outfit? -- wisie 4 | SN EH EY FA a LE B23 AER United Nations peacekeeper be- k 1 | wsl U1 fore retiring as a Sergeant Ma- 197 Queen St, Port Perry 985.9982 Jor, Master Warranii. Officer Ist & Hejoined the Royal Canadian New Spring & Summer Legion Branch 419in 1087 after & moving to Port Perry. He has i also been a member of three oth- § colle cli ons er branches, and is presently ; ] the national executive director now in. ox the Korean Veterans Associa- : ) A A Mr. Douglas says he enjoys Elvira Vali, Beatrix the ' 'comradeship" that he or | Potter Bravo Esprit ganizations provide and says § y ' "legions are one of the better 1 Francoise Bouthillier service clubs in any community. i & lots more "We have wonderful workers Monday to Saturday 9:30am to 5:30pm I this place," he said, adding & Sunday 1:00pm to 5:00pm Prem oney the legion raises goes CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY Mr. Douglas will receive his = r EC IAL Canada Medal atas al cere- a Sr mony in Ottawa on May 15. 'Bob Douglas and Ed Mason, members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 419, are honored to be recipients of the Canada Medal. Mr. Mason received his on March 1 at a ceremony In Bowmanville. Mr. Douglas will receive his medal at a similar ceremony on May 15 In Ottawa. | AN VANDI) D 1 BEDDING & BEDS 235 Queen St., Port Perry 985-3900 The government is Y aevding the commemorative Canada 125 medals to hundreds of Ca- nadians in appreciation of their community service work. 20 SPECIAL FEATURE 2 2 until april 21 Luster Brass a3 Eg | Sry OR OFEDIC 39 hip a orlueen _ in 5 colours. SH 2 COPENHAGEN Del use lst ca IRON & BRASS TUBULAR BEDS designed for healthful gentle support Solid Wood 1 Crib 0 Il : en WE : an. DN Double $429 Only $349.00 01279 $489 So; WHITE WHITE BLACK LL aur Wark Rocking Chairs ENAMEL ENAMEL ENAMEL ENAMEL ENAMEL yr. Warranty | Compile vib mess Complete wih mattress ~~ Complelo with matress Complete with matress Complete with mattress ad nina ges oon $119.00 OUR SPECIALTY - MATTRESSES AT galoage sy @eliziog ll = =i [ed XI Coil Mattress Star Rest Orthol Ortholl Ortho Ii Wamanty (10yr) (157) (20yr) (25yn) soe. 179 239 299 349 ooze 249 299 349 449 Cun 2 299 359 149 909 BUNK BEDS | WOOD OR IRON