On a typical cold, windy and gray November 11, 1998, at the cenotaph of the small town of Perth, Ontario a memorial wreath was laid by Paul R. Long in memory of the men who served with 150 Squadron. As the years progress fewer veterans have been able to brave the elements to attend ceremonies, and so Paul has picked up the wreath laying service for those ex-airmen. A simple wreath was chosen with four memorial poppies - one each for the United Kingdom, France, North Africa and Italy - where 150 Squadron served during W.W. II. The town of Perth is typical of many small towns all over the world. The population of 6,000 has not fluctuated much since 1945. Inscribed on plaques on the stone gates of the cenotaph, which forms the entrance to The Great War Memorial Hospital, are the names of 48 volunteers from the town who gave their lives in W.W. II. As the number of veterans dwindle, it is important that the generations that follow keep their memory alive in a simple act of remembrance. Lest we Forget.

Paul With Squadron Wreath

Paul laying Wreath (Hard to see behind other wreath layers)

Veterans and Spectators on Parade

The Squadron wreath rests among the others

(all photos by P.R. Long)