Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School Hosted the Annual Guelph Veterans Panel

In honour of Remembrance Day, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School welcomed veterans from World War II, the Korean War, The Vietnam War, United Nations Peacekeepers, and Guelph’s 11th Field Artillery Regiment to share their knowledge and experience with the students during the Annual Guelph Veterans Panel on November 9. 

The assembly was a unique opportunity for students to meet and talk to Guelph Veterans and learn first-hand about the many sacrifices our veterans have made to preserve peace and democracy.

In attendance was Sgt. David Noonan – Vietnam War Vet – Marine Corp, Able Seaman Michael Bladon – Korean War Vet – Navy, Corporal John Ewasick – UN Peacekeeper – Cyprus/ NATO Forces, Corporal Moe Ferris – UN Peacekeeper – Egypt - Navy, Rifleman Jacques De Winter – UN Peacekeeper – Cyprus, Captain Rod Pettigrew MMM (Member of Military Merit), CD (Canadian Forces Decoration), 11th Field Artillery Regiment RCA, Craftsman Ted Ford – Royal Canadian Electrical/Mechanic Engineers, Sgt. Major James Stoneburgh – Canadian Army, (Canadian Forces Decoration) CD, 11th Field Artillery Regiment RCA, Bandsman Chuck Merry – CD (Canadian Forces Decoration), Royal Canadian Ordinance Corp WW 2, 11th Field Artillery Regiment RCA and Master Warrant Officer, Deputy Sgt. Major 31 Brigade Battle School - Edwin Haugen – 11th Field Artillery Regiment RCA.