b'Dan Stones Military CollectionThe occasions when Canadians have risen to defend de- Dan Stone is extremely proud of his collection and mocracy and the rule of law are a source of national pride.has shown many items from his collections at Lake Scugog A Port Perry resident that shares in that pride is Dan Stone.Historical Society events, including the recent historical ByscouringtheInternetandvisitingauctionsandwalk in Prince Albert. specialty sales, Dan has been able to locate and acquire It is so important that we keep alive the memories of numerous items belonging to the Reach Militia. He hasour rich national heritage, and find ways to keep our local made a specialty of collecting memorabilia belonging totreasures here in Scugog, says Dan.Scugog residents who participated in the Fenian Raids ofDan Stone is certainly living up to his ideals.1866-1870. Over the years he has found medals, weapons and mili-tary artifacts from that conflict.His collection includes the actual bugle used to blareMore of Dans memorabilia.out tunes to rally the local militia. It is engraved with the inscription. Prince Albert Infantry Company. Dan alsoMedal.has a musket that was used during the conflict. He has even found the medals awarded to William Major T.C. Forman of the Shunk, and William Nott, Prince Albert men who wereReach Militia, 1866, in his awarded the Fenian medal for their part in the militia. uniform with his sabre.One of the many significant items that attract atten-tion is the sabre used by Major T.C. Forman who played a leading role in the militia here in Reach and in OshawaSabre.during the Fenian Raids. Sword and belt.To everyone who has served our country Dan with rifle. THANK YOU!Dan checks out an 1856BUICK GMCCookshire Sabre used at the Battle of Eccles Hill near Saint Arman in Quebec, during the10 Vanedward Drive, Port PerryFenian attack on Canada in 1870. 905-985-8474BUICK GMC www.gusbrownportperry.com 36 FO FOFOCUCSUS S NEOPVTEEMMBBEERR2200116937FOCCUUSS NSOEVPETMEMBEBRER 2 0210916'