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At noon today a rally was held in Confederation Park, Kingston Ontario. The rally was sponsored by a local radio station but was organized n a hurry and did not get much prior publicity. Despite this and a very blustery day by the waterfront a few hundred people showed up and the rally itself was very successful. Among the dignitaries who spoke were Karen Boire and Lisa Miller from Petawawa, Kingston's mayor, the D/Comd of CFB Kingston, and representatives of the Military Family Resource Centre. A representative of CFJSR was also present but did not speak. Music was performed by the C & E Garrison Military Band. A highlight was when a member of the audience asked to speak and gave a most moving tribute to the Forces. Mrs. Marianne Thompson was born in Holland during the war and spoke at some length concerning how people remember the liberation and how their respect for Canadians is passed on to their children. She is married to a Canadian and spoke about her son in law, presently posted in Pet and of his 7 tours including Afghanistan. The applause was deafening and extended. Kingston hopes to make a Red Friday Rally an annual event (but in better weather and with more notice and publicity).