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Saturday, April 23
With a large group of citizens watching, the veterans paid respect
at Cormelles with Mayor Oblin and then attended a reception
and a magnificent lunch where several received the gift of a
small book illustrating the town of Cormelles. Later Mayor Oblin
graciously signed the books for the SAR veterans and friends.
Following lunch the veterans proceeded to the rural Cintheau
Cemetery for a service, and the laying of a wreath. The group
then walked among the graves of this Canadian War Cemetery looking
for the graves of the SAR comrades.
Later there was a stop at a beautiful Polish cemetery with evergreens
amidst the crosses.
In the afternoon there was time off to go sightseeing in Caen.
Those who love the architecture of old Europe would be thrilled
to see the big churches and their steeples. When you reach a
high point such as the old fortress you can see the steeples
all around you.
That evening the SAR hosted the guests, who included some special
friends and dignitaries from the surrounding areas to a special
meal. Later they presented gifts to Dr. Benamou and all the
surrounding Mayors and General Graham Hollands.
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