Final Protocol in Port Alberni - July 8, 2011

The evening ended at the band hall with an awesome feast of salmon.  Another apology for not getting a photo of this... experiencing some technical difficulties with my Blackberry... but the salmon was filleted and put on a stake to be roasted over an open fire.  Amazing!  The dinner was delicious and loved how the community and Pulling Together Families unite in one place to celebrate, share, and connect with one another.  The evening ends with "the work," that is, the many THANK YOUS who made this event happen.  Boyd from the Port Alberni RCMP and his wife Monica deserve many thank yous along with the organizing team and Pulling Together Committee.  Other thank yous went out to the skippers, cooks, and community representatives.  It made for a long evening, but people need to be acknowledged and gratitude to be given in an honorable way.  The drumming and singing made the evening complete.