Legion celebrates veteran with eight decades of service

100-year-old Lawrence Main was one of many members of the Legion to be honoured on Sunday

A centenarian Second World War veteran was honoured in Huntsville on Sunday for an extraordinary milestone marking eight decades of service with the Royal Canadian Legion.

Members of Branch 232 and guests gathered Sunday for a luncheon celebrating 100-year-old Lawrence Main who served in the Canadian Army from 1944 to 1946 and joined the Legion shortly after returning home in 1946.

Main, who has held leadership roles in multiple Legion branches over the years, received standing ovations and tributes from community leaders, elected officials, and fellow veterans recognizing his lifelong dedication and service.

In addition to Mr. Main, the Legion honoured the following:

Tom McDonald - 50 years

Bradley Brandt – 45 years

Judy Lilliman – 45 years

Robert Hughes – 35 years

Peter McDonald – 35 years

Leta McCulley – 35 years

Betty Blodgett – 30 years

Anthony Evans – 25 years

Lea Woolman – 25 years

John Maltby Anthony Evans – 15 years

Doris Mackenzie – 10 years

James Simpson – 10 years

Terry Bennett - 5 years

Catherine Callahan - 5 years

Douglas Ireland-Fenton - 5 years

Ronna Law - 5 years

Mike Rheubottom - 5 years

Marice Sabourin - 5 years

Awards of Appreciation

Sandra Parker

Dave Stewart

Sandra Parker

Dave Stewart

Ronna Law

Thea McCready

Lucia Haggart

Joy Stott

Lawrence Main

Faye McDonald