We remember
Riverview Manor hosts a Remembrance Day service. Pictured here are Grace
Shannon, Bud Lavelle and Corporal Troy Sevanson.

Riverview Manor honours its veterans
Monday, November 13, 2006 -- Natalie Miller
Riverview Manor in Peterborough paid tribute to its veterans with a ceremony to mark Remembrance Day at the long-term care home.

“Each year at this time, our home honours all the veterans who served their country for the freedom of us all,” says Rosemary Lustic, a Riverview Manor employee.

Involvement from all departments in addition to participation from residents, family members, volunteers and members of the community made this year’s service possible, says Rosemary. An ‘Order of Service’ is prepared prior to the service which includes
prayers, hymns and poems depicting all areas of military service.

For the past number of years, Retired Corporal Darrel J. Lustic who served and represents the Hastings & Prince Edward Regiment, has co-ordinated the Remembrance Day service. All staff, residents, participants and guests receive a poppy prior to the commencement of the service.

Also, each year, one or more residents lay a wreath on behalf of Riverview. This year’s chosen veteran was Charles (Bud) Lavelle. Riverview has six veterans residing at the Water Street nursing home.

“This is also an excellent way for our residents to display their medals and if inclined, say a few words on behalf of all those who laid down their lives so many years ago,” says Rosemary.

“Clergy play a large part in making the service more memorable. Their expertise is much needed and appreciated especially on this most important occasion,” she says.

”This program marks a significant reminiscing of days gone by sparking happy memories and some sad ones; but most importantly signifies that we as a whole will never forget.”