A Yellowknife man is stable in hospital following a medical emergency.
The episode occurred Saturday morning during the Remembrance Day observation at St. Patrick High School.
Don Asher, second vice-president of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164, was seated in the right-middle section alongside military members. He was about to present the legion’s wreath before he collapsed. Asher was then promptly rushed to the hospital.
Michael Hugall/NNSL photo
The Canadian Ranger Patrol Group chaplain, Captain Andrea Harrison later confirmed Asher’s identity.
Following the ceremony a member of the the legion confirmed Asher was in fact stable and awaiting tests for further diagnosis.