In the fall of 1996. HMC Marsley, spent time in the area, with several of their men diving around the site. No reports of their finding were made public. Despite all of the vivid recollections from eyewitnesses, officials deny a battle took place, but People who saw the action continue to defy their denials. When the news was announced on, May 8, 1945, that the war in Europe had ended, the story was set aside, and great rejoicing took place. V-E Day celebrations were held in the village square. Canada the United States and all the other allied Countries were depicted in gala dress, with flags waving and bells ringing. Return soldiers from the First World War, headed up the colorful parade with Air Force personnel from the Air . This was followed by members of the Prince Edward Island Militia, Air Raid precaution group (ARP), Boy Scouts, Girl Guides and school children all taking part. The parade was marshaled by John M Ahearn . It was a day of great elation with music playing and dancing in the street. 167