Dear Editor
Re: Remembrance Day was poorly done, Inbox, the Record, Nov. 19.
I am writing in response to the letter by Bill Davies regarding Remembrance Day. Mr. Davies must not have read the previous articles in the Record explaining why the city changed the plan for the day. Perhaps he needs to speak with the police chief who advised mayor and council to make the changes due to security risks. In light of the attacks in Ottawa and the general tension in the world, public servants have a duty to protect all of the citizens of our city.
It is my understanding that the city planned the day, conferred with the regiment, who then made the decision to go ahead with their own event. It is difficult for anyone to be in two places at once.
The thousands of people who turned out for the service seemed quite happy to be honouring our soldiers ,past and present , in the glorious sunshine at the cenotaph. The mayor and council did a fine job acknowledging the sacrifices made by many so that we can enjoy living in freedom.
As the wife of one of the councillors, I was proud to stand beside him with my head bowed. No apologies required.
Delora Harper, New Westminster
