Huntsville Legion celebrates 100-year-old veteran
Members of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 232 in Huntsville gathered recently for a special luncheon recognizing longtime members and honouring the extraordinary service of Lawrence Main, a Second World War veteran who has spent 80 years in the Legion.
Main, who recently turned 100, was born in 1926 and served in the Canadian Army from 1944 to 1946 during the Second World War. After returning home from military service, he joined the Royal Canadian Legion in September 1946, beginning a lifelong commitment to veterans and community service.
His decades-long involvement with the Legion has taken him across several Ontario branches. He first joined Branch 22 in Toronto’s Woodbine Heights, later transferred to Branch 34 in Orillia, and eventually moved to Branch 405 in Burk’s Falls. During his time there, he served as Sergeant-at-Arms and was elected branch president in 1982. In recognition of his contributions, he received an Award of Merit in 1972.
Main became a member of Branch 232 in Huntsville in 2009, where he has remained an active and respected member of the Legion community.
The luncheon brought together veterans, family members, and community leaders to recognize his lifetime of service. He received a standing ovation along with multiple presentations, including tributes from the Town of Huntsville through Mayor Nancy Alcock, as well as certificates and acknowledgements from MPP Graydon Smith’s office and MP Scott Aitchison, who also presented a special recognition on behalf of his own office.
Speakers highlighted Main’s military service, long-standing dedication to the Legion, and his enduring role as a source of inspiration within the veteran community.
