Courtesy photo Original Knights of Columbus Thunder Bay Council #6851 members Frederick Gagnier, Vincent Gagnier, and David Glomski.attended the 50th anniversary celebration on Oct.13. Fifty years ago, there were 53 members.

The Knights of Columbus Thunder Bay Council #6851, Ossineke celebrated their 50th Anniversary on Oct.13 and three of the 53 original Council members were present, Frederick Gagnier, Vincent E Gagnier, and David A Glomski.

The Knights of Columbus is a global Catholic fraternal service organization fo men, founded in 1882. The organization’s core principles are charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism.

It provides financial benefits to members and their families through an insurance program, while also supporting various charitable activities within their local communities and internationally.