Classic cars, motorcycles, steak and lobster: WWII veterans honoured with a night out in St. John s
There are only 80 Second World War veterans left in Newfoundland and Labrador, according to the Royal Canadian Legion, but 12 were honoured at Branch 56 in Pleasantville in St. John s Friday night.
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Posted: Jul 02, 2021 9:04 PM NT | Last Updated: July 2
Rod Deon took a ride in a 1952 Buick Super to Friday night s event honouring World War Two veterans. He was also marking his 100th birthday. (Chelsea Jacobs/CBC)
There are only 80 Second World War veterans left in Newfoundland and Labrador, according to the Royal Canadian Legion, but 12 were honoured at Branch 56 in Pleasantville in St. John s Friday night.
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