Sai Wan Cemetery and the Memorial Capsule
December 4th 2005
Official party arrives at Sai Wan Cemetery (Mike Babin photo)
Gathering at the cenotaph (Mike Babin Photo)
A student from the 'Durham Remembers' group addresses the attendees (Mike Babin Photo)
Justin Thorn (HKVCA) meeting Allied officers (Mike Babin Photo)
Close up of the Memorial Capsule (Mike Babin Photo)
Emily (left) and Doris, members of the HKVCA, lay a wreath in memory of their brother Ed Smelts
Two students from the 'Durham Remembers' Group prepare to lay a wreath (Mike Babin Photo)
Ed Shayler and Allan Mondor (HKVCA). Allan's father was a member of the Winnipeg Grenadiers at Hong Kong. (M Babin Photo)
?, Canadian Senator Vivienne Poy, Mike Babin (HKVCA) (Justin Thorn Photo)
Veterans enter Sai Wan cemetery. (B LeBlanc photo)
View of Sai Wan Cemetery prior to the ceremony (Allan Mondor photo)
Ed Shayler, Hong Kong Veteran, assists in burying the memorial capsule (Allan Mondor Photo)
Mrs. Evelyn Gerrard (left), Mr. Gerry Gerrard and Meg Fraser from the Durham Remembers Group. (VAC Photo)
Local scouts stand at attention, prepared to assist during the wreath laying portion of the ceremony of remembrance at Sai Wan War Cemetery. (VAC Photo)
A member of the 1st Canadian Hong Kong Scout Group. (VAC Photo)
Members of the Canadian International School of Hong Kong choir with a member of the sentry (front). (VAC Photo)
Canadian Senator Vivienne Poy, originally from Hong Kong, addresses guests at Sai Wan War Cemetery. (VAC Photo)
Mr. Doug Rees, Mr. Gerry Gerrard and Mr. Flash Clayton listen during the ceremony of remembrance at Sai Wan War Cemetery. (VAC Photo)
Wreath Laying: Mr. Doug Rees, Mr. Flash Clayton and Mr. George MacDonell. (VAC Photo)
Wreath Laying: Mr. Gord Collins. (VAC Photo)
The Canadian International School of Hong Kong Choir provided music during the ceremony at Sai Wan War Cemetery. (VAC Photo)
Justin Michael of Guelph, Ontario, lays soil from the family farm of Canadian soldier Clarence Wilbur at his grave in the Sai Wan War Cemetery. (VAC Photo)
Members of the 1st Canadian Hong Kong Scout Group gather for a group picture. (VAC Photo)
The cover of the “We Remember Hong Kong Memorial Capsule”, listing all seven of the Ontario schools who made the journey to Hong Kong. (VAC Photo)
The “We Remember Hong Kong Memorial Capsule” before its burial at the entrance of Sai Wan War Cemetery. (VAC Photo)
Mr. Phil Doddridge, escorted by Mr. Derrill Henderson (left), lays a wreath at the Stone of Remembrance on behalf of the Hong Kong Veterans Association of Canada. (VAC Photo)
A minute of silence - time to reflect and remember (Allan Mondor Photo)
The grave of Brigadier J.K. Lawson, The Royal Canadian Regiment. (VAC Photo)

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