Flags lowered at Kimberley Veterans Memorial Park to honour Ktunaxa veteran

Frank Sam. Photo submitted

Frank Sam. Photo submitted

Flags at Veterans Memorial Park in Kimberley were at half mast on Thursday, January 7, 2021 to honour the life of Ktunaxa elder and World War II veteran Frank Sam of Invermere, who passed away this week.

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