Foundation and Patron Major Donors Honoured

British Columbia Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin, OBC recognized major donors at a Patrons reception in the Anderson Room last Wednesday evening July 3rd, 2019.

The following were presented with Seaforth shadow boxes:

• Bell-Irving Family represented by Hal Bell-Irving

• Gordon Diamond

• Hoffmeister Family represented my Margot Ketchum, daughter of Gen Hoffmeister

• David & Brenda Mclean

• Doug Rae

• Anthony von Mandl

Also recognized but unable to attend were Peter Brown, Guy Black and Terry Hui.

The evening also celebrated the completion of the Museum exhibits on the Armoury Parade Square, and the work of Seaforth Archivist James Calhoun and his team is very impressive.

LCol Ed Haverstock (L) and HCol Rod Hoffmeister (R) welcome the Honourable Janet Austin, OBC Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia to the Officers’ Mess, Seaforth Armoury

Presentation to HLCol David McLean and his wife Brenda

Ypres 1915 historical installation, Seaforth Armoury Parade Square, featuring two Ross Rifles