May, 1978
On Legion Day in May 1978 The Pembroke Legion Band was proud to represent Branch #72 at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, where legion bands from far and wide were to congregate. Pembroke’s Legion Band was the only band to show up. In spite of the awesome task of playing for more than 20,000 people the Pembroke Legion Band did itself and its home branch proud.
1990
A Legion band reunion was held in 1990. Sixty-five past and present Pembroke Legion Band members attended the event. Many fond memories were recalled as stories were shared.
1994
In 1994 the Band paid tribute to it’s longest serving member, Mr. Dave Trimble. Dave was not only a tremendous asset to the band with his trombone playing but he held the record for long service with the Pembroke Legion Band. It was the initiative of Mr. Trimble that actually launched the the Pembroke Legion Band back in 1951. Dave passed away in the fall of 1997.
Doug Lowe 1950-1979
Linda Casselman 1979-2001
Gordon Tapp 2001-2024
Meagan MacPherson 2024-Present