Spirit of Invictus Games comes to Red Deer on official flag stop
The Red Deer Legion was host to a special visit on Wednesday afternoon.
Part of a cross-Canada tour which is visiting 15 Legion branches along the way, the official flag of the Invictus Games was handed off from Calgary member Jeanne Ross to Vince Martin of the Red Deer branch.
The Invictus Games, started by Prince Harry, is set to celebrate its third edition from September 23 to 30 in Toronto. The Games give wounded service men and women from 17 countries, most of which are NATO allies and fought alongside each other in Afghanistan, the chance to compete in 12 para-sport events.
A long-time member of the Red Deer Legion who served out of Penhold, Martin said receiving the flag was an honour, especially given what the competing athletes have been through.