Last Friday, I attended the Red Friday Support Rally held in Uptown Saint John. The rally’s purpose was to bolster awareness of Red Fridays where people wear ribbons signifying support for the troops. One of the main people championing this initiative is Laurie Greenslade, mother of David Greenslade.
Plenty of people are visible from St. Patrick’s despite the inclement weather. The day’s events began with a march from Market Square and the Brunswicker towards Long Wharf along Harbour Passage.
CTV’s Steve Murphy acted as emcee. Originally a Saint Johner himself, he made light of the rain describing it as the city’s “heavy fog”.
You’d think it was Canada day with the flags being waved about, just as the sun was beginning to come out.
One of the event organizers, Ivan Court, standing beside Laurie Greenslade. You can tell she was having a good time, which is quite amazing given everything she has gone through this year.
The Greenslades
Tags: n.b., saint john, uptown