This Friday & Saturday
The hugely popular Coyote Creek Band will be playing our Legion this Friday and Saturday, August 2nd & 3rd.
Come along, have dinner and a dance. We'll see you there
Month: July 2024
NFL Football Pool
The Annual NFL Football Pool
**🏈🏆 Join Our Annual Football Pool! 🏆🏈**
Are you ready for some football? It's that time of year again—time to join the Maple Ridge Legion 88 Football Pool! For just $150, you can be part of the action, the excitement, and the fun (not to mention the prizes)!
Here's how to get in the game:
- Head over to the office to pay your entry fee.
- After paying, you'll get instructions on setting yourself up online using PoolHost.com (no need to set this up before paying—easy peasy!).
Important Deadlines:
- Pre-season Cutoff: August 1
- Regular Season Cutoff: August 31
Wondering about the prizes? Trust us, the rewards and the fun times are worth far more than the entry fee! From weekly prizes to bragging rights, you won't want to miss out.
But wait, there's more! As a pool member, you'll enjoy a fountain pop, mug of draft, or glass of house wine during Monday Night Football. And new this year, our kitchen will be open with a limited menu and food specials to keep you fueled while you cheer on your team.
So, what are you waiting for? Join the pool, enjoy the game, and who knows, you might just walk away with a little extra cash and a whole lot of bragging rights.
Meet a Veteran – Don Purdy
Meet a Veteran - Don Purdy
Don is a longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion, first joining in 1973 while stationed in Winnipeg Manitoba. He was a member of the Army Reserves in 1970 while in High School in Hamilton Ontario.
He joined the Regular Force in 1972 after High School Graduation as a Mobile Support Equipment Operator (MSE Op). During his time serving he had postings CFB Winnipeg Manitoba, UNEFII Ismailia Egypt, 4 Service Battalion S&T Company Lahr Germany, CFB Detachment Vancouver & 12 Service Battalion, 4 Service Battalion S&T Company Lahr Germany and CFB Chilliwack. He retired in 1993.
He comes from a Service Family. His Grandfather was in WW1 with the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force and he fought in the Battle for Vimy Ridge. His Dad was with the West Nova Scotia Highlanders in WW2 and was part of the forces that landed in Normandy. His Dad was wounded in action while fighting in Belgium.
Don was a member of the Legion in Winnipeg, Lahr Germany and Vancouver. Don rejoined RCL Branch 88 in 2018. He also joined the Colour Party and Honour Guard. He was appointed Sergeant at Arms of the Maple Ridge Legion in 2023.
Don Officially Retired as a Professional Driver in 2022 after 52 yeas. Now that he is Retired, he likes to Read, Travel, Hike and Swim.
Margaret Kury Memorial Golf Tournament
Margaret Kury Memorial Golf Tournament
It's in the calendar! The Margaret Kury Memorial Gold Tournament date is set. Get your tickets now!
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2024
MAPLE RIDGE GOLF COURSE
$60.00 PER PERSON
$25.00 FOR DINNER ONLY
TOURNAMENT BEGINS AT 11:00AM
Tickets available from the Legion Office
DINNER @ 5:00PM
BEEF BURGER, CHICKEN BURGER OR VEGGIE BURGER
How Master Corporal Harding Earned a Military Medal of Valour in Afghanistan
How Master Corporal Harding Earned a Military Medal of Valour in Afghanistan
CANADIAN VICTORIA CROSS/TWITTER
In this month's veterans feature, we return to January 2006. After serving three tours in Bosnia, Master Corporal Christopher Harding began the first of two tours in Afghanistan with the 1st Battalion Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry.
On the 8th of July he was involved in a fierce battle with the Taliban, as part of Operation ZAHAR, and following intense fighting he risked his life to rescue a severely injured soldier who had been shot in the neck.
“I remember looking through the haze and I saw Corporal Christopher Klodt lying there on his back. So I crawled over to where he was.”
See the full story below.
How Master Corporal Harding Earned a Military Medal of Valour in Afghanistan
CANADIAN VICTORIA CROSS/TWITTER
In this month's veterans feature, we return to January 2006. After serving three tours in Bosnia, Master Corporal Christopher Harding began the first of two tours in Afghanistan with the 1st Battalion Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry.
On the 8th of July he was involved in a fierce battle with the Taliban, as part of Operation ZAHAR, and following intense fighting he risked his life to rescue a severely injured soldier who had been shot in the neck.
“I remember looking through the haze and I saw Corporal Christopher Klodt lying there on his back. So I crawled over to where he was.”
See the full story below.
Veterans Dinner September 18th 2024
Veterans Dinner September 18th 2024
On 18th September 2024, Branch 88 will be hosting our annual dinner to honour Veterans. If you are a veteran of the CAF, of a Commonwealth country military or RCMP living in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows you are welcome, you do not have to be a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, all are welcome.
More details will follow.
Veterans Dinner September 18th 2024
On 18th September 2024, Branch 88 will be hosting our annual dinner to honour Veterans. If you are a veteran of the CAF, of a Commonwealth country military or RCMP living in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows you are welcome, you do not have to be a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, all are welcome.
More details will follow.
Outstanding Support
Outstanding Support!
Dan Lyvier, Ray Lyver and Ted Swuair who is in the picture came to the Legion to present this plaque in recognition of our outstanding support of the Military Police National Motorcycle Relay and the Military Police Fund for Blind Children in 2024. We're proud to be recognized and even more proud to support this fund raising event.
354 RCSCC Invincible – 15th Annual Ceremonial Review
354 RCSCC Invincible - 15th Annual Ceremonial Review
On Saturday June 4th members of the RCL Branch 88 had the pleasure of attending the 15th Ceremonial Review of the 354 RCSCC Invincible Sea Cadets. Following the General Salute, the Inspection of the Guard and Ships Company, there was a March Past complete with band.
Following this there were static displays showing Hovercraft, RC Boats and Communication/Radio Technology and the Drill and Band display. All were very impressive, especially the band keeping in time and their drill in order.
After this, there was the Awards Presentation, please see photos below for all the details.
354 RCSCC Invincible - 15th Annual Ceremonial Review
On Saturday June 4th members of the RCL Branch 88 had the pleasure of attending the 15th Ceremonial Review of the 354 RCSCC Invincible Sea Cadets. Following the General Salute, the Inspection of the Guard and Ships Company, there was a March Past complete with band.
Following this there were static displays showing Hovercraft, RC Boats and Communication/Radio Technology and the Drill and Band display. All were very impressive, especially the band keeping in time and their drill in order.
After this, there was the Awards Presentation, please see photos below for all the details.
