Arbour Day 2010
I just wanted to note that yesterday was the Township's eight annual Arbour Day celebration.
Every year, Langley Township Council plants trees in memory of people who have passed away during the year, who have made significant contributions to Langley.
This year, we planted five trees at Walnut Grove Community Park in memorial:
- Private Garrett Chidley, killed in Afghanistan
- Heather McMullan, former Township Councillor and social worker
- Gord Yerkie, former Township fire chief
- Uwe Boecker, Langley Canada Day organizer
- Marilyn Boswyk, former Langley Advance publisher
It's always a bittersweet moment with the individuals' family and friends, as we honour their loved one's memory with a tree. This year was no different. I helped plant Marilyn's tree, as I worked for her for six years at the Advance (1996-2002). Her daughter and grandkids were there, and they were genuinely touched by the planting. Kylie McMullan was there for her mom's tree, and current fire chief Doug Wade helped with Gord's. Both the Boeckers and the Chidleys had big groups out as well.
Every year, Langley Township Council plants trees in memory of people who have passed away during the year, who have made significant contributions to Langley.
This year, we planted five trees at Walnut Grove Community Park in memorial:
- Private Garrett Chidley, killed in Afghanistan
- Heather McMullan, former Township Councillor and social worker
- Gord Yerkie, former Township fire chief
- Uwe Boecker, Langley Canada Day organizer
- Marilyn Boswyk, former Langley Advance publisher
It's always a bittersweet moment with the individuals' family and friends, as we honour their loved one's memory with a tree. This year was no different. I helped plant Marilyn's tree, as I worked for her for six years at the Advance (1996-2002). Her daughter and grandkids were there, and they were genuinely touched by the planting. Kylie McMullan was there for her mom's tree, and current fire chief Doug Wade helped with Gord's. Both the Boeckers and the Chidleys had big groups out as well.
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