Massive parade salutes Ethel man afflicted with Lou Gehrig’s disease

May 7, 2020 @ 6:43 pmListowel Banner, Local News, News

Ethel’s Les Stewart (pictured with wife, Jane) was shown just how important he is to the community on May 2, when well over 100 vehicles driven by family, friends and supporters paid tribute to him with a massive parade that rolled right by his Lamont Drive home on Saturday afternoon. Stewart was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease in May 2019, and the event was organized by his wife to raise his spirits in a time when COVID-19 has prevented Les from enjoying social engagements and seeing his friends and family. (Dan McNee Photo)
Les Stewart honoured by family, friends, supporters with 150-vehicle convoy ETHEL – Saturday, May 2, 2020 marked one of the largest parades in Ethel’s proud history. It wasn’t to celebrate a milestone anniversary of the town or township, or to kick off a fall fair. It was held simply to honour one man, a pillar…
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