top of page

77th Anniversary of D-Day

Rest in Peace Harold Rowden

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Mr. Harold Rowden has passed away on Sunday January 14, 2024.

​

Mr. Rowden, also known as Rowdy was a member of the Canadian Army. He rode motorcycles to deliver dispatches to different commands and was well known to the Haliburton area.

​

R.I.P. Rowdy  ~ Thank you for your Service.

Pictured here on Remembrance Day 2023 with his grandson who is with the Canadian Air Force.

419531255_788156176690352_2096608531707284778_n.jpg
Rowden Highlander Jan 25, 2024.png
Rowden Obit.png

World War II Veteran, Sir Harold Rowden honoured for his role on D-Day at Juno Beach  at the Haliburton Legion to commemorate the 77th Anniversary of D-Day June 6, 2021.

Harold Rowden D day_InPixio.jpg

Posted with the permission of Fred Pyziak

the highlander article June 10, 2021.JPG
Echo article June 2021.jpg
Echo June 8, 2021.JPG
Linda 3.jpg
Zone 4 Legion Commander, Linda Battams came to honour Harold for his service.
Linda 2.jpg

Thank you to Rick Jones, Fred Pyziak, Wendy Evenden for permission to use their photos, Kathryn Kidd for permission to use her  photos and videos and newspaper coverage by The Highlander and the Haliburton County Echo.

Organizers
Mark Duggan
Kevin Dunlop
Jim Bird
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 129 Haliburton

Legion Representative
President: Don Pitman
Zone 4 Commander: Linda Battams
Past President:  Paul Sisson
PRO:  Linda Heeps
SGT-at-Arms:  Nick Byrant
Poppy Chair:  Lynn Pitman
Legion member:  Callum Woods
 
Haliburton Legion Colour Party
Nick Bryant ~ Sgt at Arms
Roger Yearwood
Val Jarvis
Joe Rogers
Alex McCracken
Andrew Friskton
Mervin Barrand
 
Haliburton Highlanders Pipes & Drums
Trumpeter:  Andy Salvatori
Piper:  Jim Thompson
 
Motorcycle Clubs Members

Biker clubs.jpg

Haliburton  Highlanders Pipes & Drums trumpeter ~ Andy Salvatori

Haliburton Legion Colour Party
Harold Rowden talking with Legion President Don Pitman
Harold Rowden
Harold with photo of his unit
Photo of Harold receiving our awards.
Harold and Haliburton Legion membe Al
Nick Bryant ~ Sgt in Arms
Roger Yearwood
Val jarvis member of colour party
Motorcyle riders meeting in Canarvon
Cyclist getting ready
Getting in line
Awaiting the cyclist
Waiting for the motorcyclist
Sgt in Arms, Nick Bryant, Piper Jim Thompston and Trumper, Andy Salvatori
Motorcyclist drive by
Group shot of motorcyclist
Harold being presented with his plaqu
Harold shows his plaque and a photo o
Legion and Harold plaques
Motorcyclists thanking Harold
Motorcyclist leaving

Howard Rowden & the Haliburton Legion presented with a plaque

Haliburton  Highlanders Pipes & Drums piper ~ Jim Thompson

Motorcycle Tribute Drive-by

bottom of page