Moose Jaw Legion celebrates 100 years and looks toward future

The Moose Jaw Legion, a community safety net for some, for others, a family. And to me, it's your second family. And with some people, it's their first family. Thank you. Members say the Legion isn't just a place dedicated to remembering those who served. It's a place where the bond of service endures. You may never have met them before, but as soon as they say they're a veteran, okay, now the conversation changes. Well, where did you serve? Did you do this? Were you here? Were you there? You know, and it's very easy to connect with a veteran. As the Royal Canadian Legion marks 100 years, its mission remains rooted in supporting veterans and their families. But members say the organization is at a crossroads, evolving to support a new generation of veterans while struggling to sustain itself. What we need is more volunteers. We're at a critical time. We're all getting up there, you know. I'm 76. How many more years am I going to be able to, you know, do stuff on committees and stuff? Who knows? And new sets of helping hands become increasingly difficult to come by. It's hard sometimes to get people to come in and help, and a lot of people just don't want to be involved anymore. Younger people don't. They just can't afford it. Ahead of Remembrance Day, Legion members are urging Canadians to help support their local branches. We all signed a blank cheque, payable up to and including our life to support this country. People need to remember what veterans gave so that they have the life that they have today, the freedom that they have. So that they, in turn, may continue to support the veterans of tomorrow. Camila Ferragalli, CBC News, Moose Jaw.