WCMVHS Alaska Highway Convoy 28 Jul - 18 Aug 12

[Hanno Spoelstra]

On 17 March 2012 18:24, John Hawthorne <john.e.hawthorne@gmail.com> wrote:
> For anyone interested in joining subject Convoy, a detailed itinerary will
> be posted on our website westerncommand.com in a few weeks once all details
> have been firmed up. Basically, our aims are two fold. The first is to raise
> public awareness and remembrance of our Veterans and the second is to
> commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Alaska Highway. This Convoy is "not"
> related to the much larger US led MVPA Convoy 01 - 30 Aug 12.
> Our Convoy will commence from the Vancouver area on Jul 28th, visit several
> Legions along the route to Mile "0", Dawson Creek, arriving on Jul 31st for
> a display at the Legion followed by a kick off ceremony. Major events have
> been planned for Ft St John followed by several displays along the Highway.
> We plan to be in Fairbanks on Aug 7th with the return scheduled from Aug 9th
> - 18th. There are no restrictions and everyone is welcome to attend. Of
> course we would prefer you bring a military pattern vehicle, WW11 if
> possible. You can join the Convoy anywhere along the route for as long as
> you wish, however, we'd like to know your plans for campground bookings,
> displays etc.
>
> John Hawthorne
> Convoy Coordinator