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Reserve Forces Day declared in Manitoba

The First World War display for Sir William Stephenson, "The Man Called Intrepid."

WINNIPEG, MB - "Reservists deserve our gratitude, not just for the vital role they play in Canada's peace keeping, peace making and other military and humanitarian missions internationally," said Bonnie Korzeniowski, the MLA for St. James and Manitoba's Special Envoy for Military Affairs.

On September 15, 2009 a resolution was presented at the Manitoba Legislative Assembly to recognize the third Saturday of September as Reserve Forces Day.

"I think it's an outstanding day," said Brigadier-General Eldren Thuen, Director General of the Air Reserve and the Deputy Commander for Mission Support at 1 Canadian Air Division.

"Manitoba is graced with Bonnie Korzeniowski, her zealous support of the Forces and her support of the reserves has been outstanding as well. She is a class lady who really has the best interests of Manitoba at heart."

After passing the resolution, a few members of the Assembly gathered at the rotunda on the second floor of the Legislature where The Honourable Philip Lee, Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba spoke.

The Honourable Philip Lee, Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba, speaks during the announcement of Reserve Forces Day in Manitoba.

"It's a pleasure for me to join you in paying tribute to the men and women of Manitoba-based units of Canada's Reserve Forces," said The Honourable Mr. Lee. "From now on, every September, Manitobans will have the opportunity to remember the brave contributions made by members of the Reserves on the battlefield of World Wars, the peace and security missions around the world and right here in our province."

Included with the announcement of Reserve Forces Day was a display and tribute to Sir William Stephenson, "The Man called Intrepid". The display was put on by members of the Intrepid Society.