Fergus Legion holds memorial dedication for Brent Lillie

FERGUS – Fergus Legion Branch 275 holds dedication service to commemorate his life and service Master Corporal Brent W. Lillie.

He was accorded a full military funeral, ending with burial in Belsyde Cemetery on 5 October 2007.

After public and secondary school in Fergus, which included his involvement in the 1882 Wellington Rifle Army Cadet Corps, Lillie joined the Royal Canadian Air Force.

During his distinguished career spanning more than two decades, he spent time on both Canadian coasts and a posting in Southeast Asia supporting the conflict in Afghanistan.

Canadian military archives list Lillie as a casualty of the war in Afghanistan, and each year at local Remembrance services, his name is read, along with many other veterans, recognizing them for their service to their country.

Fergus Royal Canadian Legion Branch 275 undertook to recognize Lillie with a memorial plaque placed in Dr. Norman Craig Park next to the cenotaph.

The dedication service will be held on June 1 at 11 a.m. with members of the Lillie family in attendance and unveiling the plaque.

Members of the public are welcome to attend. A reception and light luncheon at the Legion will follow the dedication service.

In case of inclement weather, the dedication will take place in the Legion Hall.

Branch 275 would like to sincerely thank Grand River Stone for donating the capstone and Fergus Memorials for donating time in transportation and expertise in placing the memorial.