The brethren of Ivanhoe Lodge remember the courage and sacrifice of the men and women who served during World War II. In particular, we recognize and remorse the thousands of our Masonic brethren from all over the world who lost their lives on this historical and unforgettable day.
Bro. Gordon Wright (pictured as he looked then), from our Lodge, and a WWII veteran who served with the Canadian Navy, was there.
You can read an interview with him here.
This is a program from the Commemorative Ceremony at the Alberta Legislature on June 6, 2004 where our brother was honoured and spoke to the crowd gathered.
This is a remarkable story in the Wainwright Mainstreet about Bro. Gordon meeting and touring with a former German POW who’s u-boat was sunk by the HMCS Swansea, but members rescued by the crew.
They shall grow not old,as we that are left grow old, age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.
We will remember them.