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This past weekend I had the great privilege of accompanying the Boomer's Legacy Bicycle ride on the 250km, two day journey from Comox to the provincial legislature in Victoria, BC. Boomer’s Legacy was created after Corporal Andrew “Boomer” Eykelenboom, a Canadian Army medic was killed by a suicide bomber while serving in Afghanistan in 2006. The foundation was created by family and friends to Canadian Armed Forces personnel make a positive difference in the lives of others, therefore helping themselves in the process.
This year there were almost 90 cyclists and 20+ support personnel. Each rider carried one or more 'soldier cards' with the photo and biography of a Canadian Armed Forces person who has died in the service of Canada. The event started with a grave-side service at 'Boomer's grave, and finished with a reading of the honour roll.
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This year there were almost 90 cyclists and 20+ support personnel. Each rider carried one or more 'soldier cards' with the photo and biography of a Canadian Armed Forces person who has died in the service of Canada. The event started with a grave-side service at 'Boomer's grave, and finished with a reading of the honour roll.
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