The essence of The Royal Canadian Legion is to serve veterans and their dependents, to promote Remembrance and to act in the service of Canada and its communities.
"Remembrance Day", a sacred trust of The Royal Canadian Legion, ensures
the memory of the sacrifice of those who fell with the appropriate
marking of the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
Remembrance Schedule:
Royal Terrace Service - TBA
N.D.S.S. Service - TBA
Cenotaph Service - Nov. 11/12 Parade at 10:30 am SHARP from Legion, Service at 11:00 am
Palm. P.S. Service - TBA
Remembrance Day Dinner - Nov. 11/12 cocktails - 5:30, dinner 6:00pm
EVERYONE WELCOME
Anyone wishing to lay a wreath please contact Chris Wakeford at 519-343-3304
The Two Minute Wave of Silence has become an annual National Observance, wherein all
citizens and all businesses are requested to suspend activities for two
minutes at 11 am and reflect upon the Fallen, who sacrificed their lives for the
greater good of mankind.
The Poppy has been widely recognized as a symbol of Remembrance, since
it was first adopted in 1921. By wearing the poppy, we demonstrate our
gratitude to those who gave their lives for the freedom we enjoy.
The Poppy Campaign is conducted each year for about 2 weeks prior to November 11th in order to
raise funds for needy Canadian veterans, ex-service members and their
dependants, as well as Commonwealth veterans.
Activities supported by Poppy Trust Funds include: assisting needy
veterans, ex-service members and their families; purchasing medical
appliances; funding medical research and training, providing bursaries
to the children and grandchildren of veterans and ex-service members;
and funding accommodation, care facilities, meals-on-wheels, transport
and related services for veterans, seniors and disabled persons.
Click here for other ways to remember
Click here for a poem "Why Wear a Poppy"
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