Dedication of Venture Cairn

(L to R)   Dick Duffield(62); Roger Chiasson(62); Lt Campbell (Commanding Officer, Stadacona Band); Matt Durnford(65); CAPT(N) Vallis (MARLANT Chief of Staff); Admiral Kurtz (Commander Maritime Forces Atlantic); Colonel Holmes (12 Wing Commander, Shearwater); CWO Wezenbeek (12 Wing Chief Warrant Officer); CAPT(N) Fortin (Base Commander, CFB Halifax); Don Uhrich(57); John Cody(64).

The dedication of the VENTURE (1954-1968) Cairn was a resounding success, under a beautiful sky, attended by happy Ventures, their families, our special guests, and with music by the Stadacona Band Quintet. The photo is our special guests with the members of the VENTURE (1954-1968) Legacy Committee after the unveiling of the cairn.

Don Uhrich is holding a picture of Bob Lancashire(56). Lanc was a member of the Legacy Committee. He sadly passed away on Aug 4 before he could see the fruits of our labours.

Additional pictures and information will be forthcoming from the committee. Pictures and information will also be on the VENTURE web site as soon as they are available

Yours Aye,

VENTURE (1954-1968) Legacy Committee

Bob Lancashire(56), Don Uhrich(57), Roger Chiasson(62)
Dick Duffield(62), John Cody(64) Matt Durnford(65)

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