What a better picture than to see a police officer, Staff Sgt Mercer, surrounded by kids

"The flag raising ceremony was a fantastic event.  Everyone involved gave it their all.  I got to show off my niece, Kim Middle brook's special talent.  She sings with the VOICES of JOY (on my right) and coordinator Joanne Spitzer (on my left)."

Staff Sgt Karen Moloney showing her support.

Raising the Special Olympic Flag

Deputy Chief Mercier address the crowd

The Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary donated Teddy Bears to all the athletes.

The Olympic Flag arrives at city hall.

Student of the Pine Ridge High School Jazz Ensemble entertain the crowd.

City Councillor Doug Dickerson, Lise Levesque (VOICES of JOY), Laura Forsyth (Chartwell), Jo-Ann Dickerson (RCL - Ladies Auxiliary) about to cut the cakes generously sponsored by Chartwell Senior Housing REIT