I would like to offer my most sincere gratitude for the accommodation team's assistance last Friday, January 16th. We had just over 30 students and staff on their way to Shilo, returning from a three-day camp in Moose Lake, when the news announced that highways 1, 2 and 3 were closing with no chance for the bus to make it back safely to CFB Shilo. Safety being our top priority, the decision to stay in Winnipeg was an easy one, but collateral problems quickly prompted us to act, including finding a hotel for the night, buying food, organizing transportation for the next day, reassuring the parents, etc. We called 11 hotels in Winnipeg, all of which were fully booked, and time was becoming a real challenge. Suddenly, Lieutenant-Colonel Nguyen offered to call the Dakota Inn to find a place for the students and chaperones. When I heard that the team had accepted, it took a heavy load off my shoulders. This act of generosity has not been forgotten. Please accept this small offering as a gesture of our appreciation. In education, we continuously learn from our experiences, and I can tell you that the students were inspired by your hospitality and the breakfast. Thank you for your time, your dedication to the community, and your continued service to our country. -CFB Shilo