Ed Talk – Cranbrook’s Lost sons with Cranbrook Canadian Legion

Speakers will be representative from Cranbrook’s Canadian Legion as well as a local veteran. We will explore what the legion does to support veterans in our community.  We will also share stories and remember some of our local heroes from the Rotary Park Cenotaph in a segment called ‘Cranbrook’s Lost Sons.

Debi is third generation born and raised in Cranbrook. She has worked for the Cranbrook Royal Canadian Legion for 11 years and is the Secretary/Manager.

Debi has 3 uncles who served in Europe during WWII, their names are engraved on the Wall of Honour. He Great Uncle was wounded at Passchendaele during WWI.

Her passion is always honouring our veterans. For several years she has worked with other Legion Members and veterans to preserve and protect the cenotaph and Wall of Honour in Cranbrook, paying them the respect they deserve.

Marolyn is on the Board of Directors for the Royal Canadian Legion #24 in Cranbrook.

Marolyn’s Grandfather served in the Army in WW1 and in the 2nd WW her Stepfather served in the Airforce and her Father in law served in the Army.

Marolyn has 2 sons who have served in the Canadian Military. Her daughter in law still serves. Marolyn is committed to serving Veterans and their families.

Corey was born and raised in Cranbrook, he joined the Canadian Army in 2010. He served 8 years in the Light Infantry.

After releasing in 2018 and moving back home to Cranbrook, he found out there was no support for veterans in the interior of BC, he started the Egress Veteran Society in 2023 and they are now helping veterans in multiple cities across the Kootenays.

Corey has been working with the Legion connecting to veterans in the area. He is also on the committee to preserve and protect the cenotaph and Wall of Honour.