2007 Coe Hill Warriors' Day Parade
 

MLU Note: This parade has steadily grown over some years now, to have become one of the largest events of its type - if not THE largest - in Ontario. It is well-attended by participants and the general public alike, and is exceptionally well organized (the Parade Committee is listed at the conclusion of this announcement). MLU has offered its services to 'pass the word', to encourage even better attendance. We are pleased to do so.

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THE ANNUAL COE HILL ONTARIO WARRIORS' DAY PARADE

Date:
01/03 September 2007

Where:
Coe Hill, Ontario
(Hwy 620 between Apsley & Hwy 62)
Note: Most activities take place at the Coe Hill Fairgrounds

Event Schedule:

Saturday 01 Sep
1000H - Camp setup
1100H - Grounds open to public displays and demonstrations/Legion canteen opens
1400H - Military vehicle trail ride
1830H - Simulated live-fire demonstrations/Balance beam competition for military jeeps and Universal Carriers

Sunday 02 Sep
0700H - Breakfast at the Legion
0900H - Grounds open to the public
1200H - Lunch
1330H - Military Field Church Parade
1500H - Parade marches off
1630H - Memorial Service
1730H - Special Legion supper/Legion Canteen opens

Monday 03 Sep
0700H - breakfast at the Legion

Note1: Legion breakfast served in the Legion Hall/Tariff $5.00/Open to all
Note2: Special Legion Supper served at the Legion Hall/Tariff $10.00/Open to all (BBQ beef or pork)

Event Special Guests

Reviewing Officer 2007
- Brigadier General I.C. Poulter, OMM Director General Land Staff

Parade Padre
- Rev. Main McDonald, CD Retired Military Padre

Parade
- Bancroft Pipe Band
- Legioners Colour Parties Zone F-5

Formations
- Hasty P (Hastings & Prince Edward Regiment) Cadets
- Haliburton Military Personnel
- (Church Service will be held at 1330H / Fairgrounds Chapel)

Coe Hill Warriors' Day Parade Officials

Parade Organiser
- Mr. Dan McCaw

Committee Members
- Harold J. Nash, CM CD RCL 581
- Greg Anderson
- Lt.(N) Frank Moore, CD Oshawa Ferret Club
- Brent Goodwin
- Frank von Rosenstiel
- Mr. Don Russell RCL 581
- Capt. Phill Whitehead, CD (Retired) Secretary
- Oscar Anderson

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The information presented above may be amended at any time

BTT
 

Keeping it current...

Only a week away!
 

Make your plans to attend, and ensure you pack your cameras! :thup:

Here we go...
 

... unfortunately, I will be unable to make this one due to other, more pressing obligations, so would you lot be so kind as to take photos aplenty, and note down a running commentary on the event for an AAR?

Thanks on behalf of all of us,

Jif

:salute:

After Action Reports?
 

Any AARs on this event, anyone?

Brian and I drove the DAF up on Sunday and what a gorgeous day it was. We stopped in Campbellford for a coffee and attracted a small crowd. When we got to Havelock Brian yelled "stop" and there on the side of the road was a CMP, in all it's restored glory. There was no one home so we took a few photos and ventured on. On arriving in Coe Hill we were regaled with all the stories of the antics the night before. I think the campers had a good time but it was coooool. When we lined up for the parade we had to take the back street to the other end of town so as not to disrupt traffic. We went up the highway and then took a sharp right turn over a guys lawn and down through his back yard, into the bush and across the fields to the other end of town. This was better than a trail ride. Guess what? Coe Hill doesn't have a back street.
I didn't hear a count of vehicles but it was a long parade. At the short service the 25 pdr fired off 3 rounds. A sweet young thing came down from the stands with her dog, who was afraid of the noise. Brian and I pet the dog and chatted her up. :thup: When the wreaths were laid she pointed out her husband, the Brigadier General. :doh: The part of the event that Brian and I participated in was well organized and I didn't hear complaints from anyone else. The most entertainment was watching Wilf Alexander try to get his motorhome on the back of his flatbed. Heh,heh. A group of MVers showed up from "South Jersey" and if there had been a long distance award, they would have won. The ride home was pleasant with the temp. only getting a little cool. We stopped in Havelock when we saw the CMP still by the road. The old boy (about Brian's age) came out and showed us the truck plus his mint 72 Chev Camper Special pickup and his bright red early 50's GMC pickup. Half an hour later we were on the road again. My compliments to Dan, Greg, Frank and anyone else who participated in the organization of this event. :cheers:
Barry

News Item on Coe Hill
 

Hi there

http://www.chextv.com/videos/Newswatch_WarriorsDay.WMV

Hope you enjoy it.

Steve

Re: News Item on Coe Hill
 

Good show,Steve...Well done..
:remember :support :drunk:

On the way up
 

Here is the Ford in Havelock