64. that he would have wished for

in his son's dying moments. The new stone inscription was then shipped out to Wild Bay as an integral part of the whole tombstone that stands there today."
Richard stopped his friend at that point.
"How do you know all this?"
"In such a small, close-knit community as ours the truth usually doesn't take very long to surface. Its more a question of how that new knowledge is going to be used isn't it? Shall we see you at the Opening Ceremony tomorrow morning?"
"Of course, what time does everything begin?"
"Since it's a Government-sponsored event, and I don't know where we would be right now without Ottawa’s Federal financial assistance, I understand The Town Council have invited Senator Lamiiw MePkroy with his wife Oclinear, to start off the festivities at 9 a.m.“
Later on that day, Cpl. Ian Dawson flew in to speak with Richard. He told him that they had just finished formally interviewing Samuel and Lizzie Gray, Ron Placket (Alice had died some time ago), Winston James, Ben and Abbie Lovell; that ex-Ranger Spiller was dead and that he fully expected to have other important news tomorrow. Their conversation lasted through to the early hours before they warmly shook hands and Dawson returned to Deer Lake his home.
It wasn't until 2 o'clock in the afternoon that the Coming Home Celebrations were officially opened. The Hall of the Community Centre had been packed to overflowing. A great many people were introduced to the audience including Richard Ap Meurig as one of the guests of honour which he found a very humbling experience. Richard and Oscar sat next to each other in the front row where they swapped stories.
The Senator of Labrador, Lamiiwl MePkryo and his wife were most warmly appreciated for all their good work and they officially opened festivities. The late start