On Nov 2, a flock of white doves was released as the Olympic Torch passed through the community in front of the Bowser Legion. The first dove was released by John Lyotier, in memory of his wife Barb. Six teenagers from the area then released 6 doves, symbolizing the Olympic motto - "Citius, Altius, Fortius"  (faster, higher, stronger) and our wishes for the future  - " Peace, Unity and Love". These were followed by a flock of 14 doves representing the community. The combined flock created a "21 Dove Salute" from the flag pole at the Bowser Legion to the spirit of the 2010 Olympics.

Val's Daughter and her new husband welcome their lives together by releasing 2 doves
Their parents released a dozen doves each to symbolize the joining together of the families. 
The birds all circled and then flew off over the golf course together.

After singing "Oh Canada" at the 2009 Parksville Canada Day ceremonies,
Jenny released a white dove, followed by a flock in celebration of Canada's birthday.

On Jan 25 2009 we said goodbye to a dear friend, Mike Keller
A single dove was presented to the people gathered for final blessings then given to Mike's widow to release

Heather released the single dove toward the ocean
a basket of 5 doves was released representing the family
another basket of 5 doves was released by friends
they flew over the water, gathered in a big circle, and flew off to home.

We played one of Mike's favourite songs, Van Morrison's 'Into the Mystic'

 

 

Dedicating a bridge to the memory of Kevin

 

Friends and family gather at the Deep Bay Spit
to say farewell to Marg McNeil

A single dove was released followed by a flurry of six

 

On Oct 26 2008, Ten White Doves were released for a remarkable lady,
Elizabeth Sueter.
One dove for each of her ten decades.