Re: Remembrance Day

by **Warrior** Sun 28 Oct 2018, 8:58 pm

Kingsville salutes veterans with banner project

“We wanted people to see faces, and put names to pictures.”

Taylor Campbell . Published Oct 28, 2018

When Daisy Stewart saw banners commemorating veterans on light poles in Wheatley, she knew she had to bring the idea to Kingsville.

Just over a year ago, the 72-year-old Kingsville woman married a veteran, and she’s been a vocal supporter of service men and women ever since.

“It is our absolute duty to do everything we can for our veterans,” Stewart said at the unveiling of the first Salute to Veterans banner outside Royal Canadian Legion Branch 188 Saturday. The man pictured on the inaugural banner is her husband, Murray Stewart, 85, who served in the Royal Canadian Armed Forces from 1952 until his retirement in 1987.

“The sad thing is we’re losing a lot of them quickly,” Daisy Stewart said. “We want them to see their banner while they’re here.”

Stewart and her husband created the veteran banner project committee less than two months ago with Mary-Maureen Atkin, a veteran service officer for the local legion, and her husband, Jay.

Atkin’s father, Sgt. Major Maurice Snook, was taken prisoner during the Raid on Dieppe in 1942. He died in 2011 at the age of 92, and is now featured on one of the 15 vinyl banners unveiled by the committee.

“We wanted to let everybody see our veterans,” Atkin said, holding back tears. “We wanted people to see faces, and put names to pictures.”

Atkin said committee members considered waiting until next year to have the banners printed, since they’d only been working on the project for a short time. But they wanted to honour the 100th anniversary of First World War Armistice this November, so they decided to move quickly and complete as many as they could.

Over 40 people have approached committee members to express interest in sponsoring veterans next year. Based on the project’s popularity, Stewart anticipates more than 100 banners will be erected around Kingsville within the next three years.

In addition to the banners, the committee will create a book filled with biographies of local veterans, Stewart said. Each veteran will have his or her own page with banner picture and more information.

“We try to capture a lot on the banners, but they have stories they want to share,” said Stewart.

Kingsville town council unanimously approved the project at its Sept. 10 meeting, and decided to fully sponsor the first banner created.

“For us it was a clear indication and support for the efforts of our veterans, recognizing all the sacrifices that they’ve made,” said Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos. “We look forward to seeing it continue along the street with the dedication to each and every veteran in our community.”

The banners will be displayed for about six weeks around Remembrance Day each year. Each veteran, or the sponsor, must have a Kingsville connection to be featured.

tcampbell@postmedia.com

Windsor Star

by pinger Mon 29 Oct 2018, 12:55 am

https://globalnews.ca/news/4517975/calgarian-church-knitted-poppies-remembrance-day/

Pippa FitzGerald-Finch wanted to do something special to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, and she’s found a way to do it on a grand scale.

FitzGerald-Finch has organized a project to drape about 7,000 handmade poppies over Calgary’s historic Cathedral Church of the Redeemer.

“This is a wonderful idea of Pippa’s, absolutely wonderful!” Lorraine Sinclair said.

Sinclair and several other volunteers at the church have been working on the project for almost a year, knitting most poppies, crocheting others.

They’re tying the poppies onto netting, which will then be draped from several high points on the outside of the downtown building.

“They make quite a dramatic display,” FitzGerald-Finch said.

She got the idea after seeing a story about people in the UK putting up thousands of poppies on a village church northeast of London.

“I actually spoke to the lady in England who spearheaded that project, and away we went,” FitzGerald-Finch said. “What has astonished me is how the project has grown. We started with just the six or eight of us in the knitting group and now we’ve got well over 70 knitters from all over Canada and as far away as New Zealand. So it’s been amazing.”

The volunteers are planning to out the poppies up on Oct. 20, where they’ll stay through Remembrance Day.

by **Powergunner** Mon 29 Oct 2018, 1:57 pm

While Remembrance Day is about honour, it can trigger tough emotions for some veterans

LORI CULBERT - October 29, 2018

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/while-remembrance-day-and-poppy-sales-honour-soldiers-they-can-also-trigger-tough-emotions-for-some-veterans

by **Replica** Mon 29 Oct 2018, 4:09 pm

New Postage stamp for Remembrance

By Marc Montgomery | english@rcinet.ca
Monday 29 October, 2018

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http://www.rcinet.ca/en/2018/10/29/new-postage-stamp-for-remembrance/

by RevForce Wed 31 Oct 2018, 2:26 pm

B.C. restaurant honours veterans, current personnel with free lunch item

Wings, including the outlet in Vernon, to recognize service Nov. 10 and 11

Oct 31, 2018

Wings Restaurant and Pub locations in B.C., including Vernon, will honour veterans and current personnel for their service.

The restaurant will offer one complimentary item off its new lunch menu to Canadian Forces veterans and current military members on Nov. 10 and 11.

“This is the first year Wings will be hosting a Veteran Appreciation Lunch across B.C., but the company hopes to make it an annual event,” said Jeff Perham, brand and marketing manager for the GoldWings group, the parent company for Wings.

“It’s the least we can do to show our appreciation and thank some of the most deserving individuals in our local communities.”

Added Richard Hourie, veteran, and vice-president of the B.C. Veterans Commemorative Association: “This is a great initiative to support those who served, and are still serving, our great country. It’s wonderful to see businesses support those who made Canada the strong, proud, and free country it is today.”

Veterans are encouraged to come for their complimentary lunch item with friends and family, however only veterans will be offered the meal at no price.

To receive a free lunch item, veterans and current military individuals can visit any B.C. Wings location on Nov. 10 and 11 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and will be required to provide a valid Canadian Armed Forces Service ID or come in uniform.

roger@vernonmorningstar.com

Vernon Morning Star

by RevForce Wed 31 Oct 2018, 2:29 pm

Poppy’s meaning not lost on most Canadians

October 31, 2018

https://globalnews.ca/news/4613902/poppys-meaning-not-lost-on-most-canadians/

by **Trooper** Wed 31 Oct 2018, 6:18 pm

10 Quick Facts on... Remembrance Day

1. Remembrance Day was first observed in 1919 throughout the British Commonwealth. It was originally called “Armistice Day” to commemorate armistice agreement that ended the First World War on Monday, November 11, 1918, at 11 a.m.—on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.

2. From 1921 to 1930, Armistice Day was held on the Monday of the week in which November 11 fell. In 1931, Alan Neill, Member of Parliament for Comox–Alberni, introduced a bill to observe Armistice Day only on November 11. Passed by the House of Commons, the bill also changed the name to “Remembrance Day”. The first Remembrance Day was observed on November 11, 1931.

3. Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a moment of silence to honour and remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace. We remember the more than 2,300,000 Canadians who have served throughout our nation’s history and the more than 118,000 who made the ultimate sacrifice.

4. The poppy is the symbol of Remembrance Day. Replica poppies are sold by the Royal Canadian Legion to provide assistance to Veterans.

5. Remembrance Day is a federal statutory holiday in Canada. It is also a statutory holiday in three territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut) and in six provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador).

6. The national ceremony is held at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. The Governor General of Canada presides over the ceremony. It is also attended by the Prime Minister, other government officials, representatives of Veterans’ organizations, diplomatic representatives, other dignitaries, Veterans as well as the general public.

7. In advance of the ceremony, long columns of Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members, RCMP officers, and cadets march to the memorial lead by a pipe band and a colour guard. At the end of the ceremony, they march away to officially close the ceremony.

8. Some of the 54 Commonwealth member states, such as Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia, observe the tradition of Remembrance Day on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Other nations observe a solemn day but at different dates. For example, ANZAC Day is observed in New Zealand on April 25. In South Africa, Poppy Day is marked on the Sunday that falls closest to November 11.

9. Many nations that are not members of the Commonwealth also observe Remembrance Day on November 11, including France, Belgium and Poland.

10. The United States used to commemorate Armistice Day on November 11. However, in 1954 they changed the name to Veterans Day.

10 Quick Facts on... Remembrance Day

by **Forcell** Thu 01 Nov 2018, 12:54 pm

https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2018/11/premier-doug-ford-honours-canadian-heroes.html

Remembrance Day campaign will honour members of the Canadian Armed Forces for their service and sacrifice

Office of the Premier . November 01, 2018

TORONTO — Today, Premier Doug Ford announced the launch of this year's Remembrance Day campaign, honouring members of the Canadian Armed Forces, past and present, for their service during times of war, conflict and peace. The campaign includes a video honouring the heroism of the Canadian Armed Forces.

"Most of us will never know the horrors of war or understand the sacrifices our Canadian Armed Forces made, and continue making, to protect this country and keep us safe," said Ford. "These men and women are true heroes and many of them walk among us today."

The Premier highlighted the service, sacrifice and legacy of members of the Canadian Armed Forces, right up to the present day. "To serve your country in a time of war is to take great risks on your country's behalf. Our Remembrance Day campaign focuses on the heroism of the Canadian Armed Forces. Whether they served in the First World War, the Second World War, the Korean War, the war in Afghanistan or any other conflict, the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces represent the very best of our country, our people and our values. We remember not only their service and sacrifice, but also their valour and accomplishments. We owe them so much."

He added, "I encourage you to join your local community on November 11 to show your respect and gratitude. Lest we forget."

NEWS RELEASE

by Garrison Thu 01 Nov 2018, 7:27 pm

Province wants you to remember heroes

Published:
November 1, 2018

https://torontosun.com/news/provincial/find-your-moment-province-wants-you-to-remember-heroes

by Phantom Fri 02 Nov 2018, 7:21 am

Raising a flag to honour Canada's veterans

This #RemembranceDay the @Sunnybrook Veterans Centre is hoping to plant 47,500 Canadian flags - or 100 for each of the almost 500 veterans currently being cared for at Canada's largest centre of its kind

Nov 01, 2018

City News Video Clip

by Phantom Fri 02 Nov 2018, 7:32 am

With hundreds of handmade banners outside their family homes, this Winnipeg artist is honouring WWI's dead

Aidan Geary, Sam Samson · CBC News · Posted: Nov 02, 2018

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-artist-soldiers-remembrance-day-1.4886429

by Phantom Fri 02 Nov 2018, 7:58 am

Vancouver Island father and son heading to Belgium to commemorate First World War

Posted: Nov. 1, 2018

Richard MacIntosh is packing for a once in a lifetime trip.

The 85-year-old Comox man and Canadian veteran is headed to Belgium with his son Rod to commemorate the end of the First World War there and retrace the footsteps of thousands of Canadian soldiers who fought, including Richard’s father who served in the First World War and lost an arm there.

“I’m really happy to be going and honoured. I really feel I have a connection,” Richard said.

Three generations of men in the family have been members of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry: Richard’s father, then Richard himself and his son Rod.

Rod said even as a boy, he knew he would follow in his father’s footsteps.

“A place like that has always held a lot of gravity in our family,” Rod said.

While he did return from the First World War, Richard’s father paid a huge price during the war and his brother also died. So Rod and Richard will visit that grave as they honour the many Canadian soldiers who never came home.

Richard never got to travel to Belgium with his dad, who died at the age of 60 and shared very few details about his time in the war.

“He would enjoy the fact that I’m going. I know he would,” Richard said.

“It really comes home to me on November 11th, the sacrifices that were made by members of my family and many other people.”

The father and son also plan to reflect on their bond and make memories they will take with them forever.

“It will be a very weighty day and weighty time over there,” Rod said.

Rod and Richard leave for Europe on Tuesday. They will join a group of 50 Canadian, all involved by Veterans Affairs Canada.

Chek News

by Scorpion Fri 02 Nov 2018, 1:52 pm

Poppy protocol: There's a right way to wear the tribute

Krista Thurrott . November 1, 2018

If you haven’t already pinned a poppy to your jacket, there’s a good chance you will be over the next couple of days. With more than 2.3 million Canadian war veterans, the simple way to pay respect dates back to 1919. The first poppies in Canada were made by disabled veterans in 1922.

The poppy became the commemorative flower as a result of Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae’s poem, “In Flanders Fields.” McCrae, who was nspired by poppies blooming in the battle fields, penned the poem which quickly made the red flower synonymous with remembering those who served.

When it comes to proper poppy protocol, the following tips will ensure you pay respect in appropriate fashion.

When to wear?

Traditionally the Royal Canadian Legion has encouraged Canadians to pin the flower to their coat on the last Friday of October until sundown on Nov. 11. Poppies are also commonly worn at special occasions that are directly connected to veterans.

Where to wear?

Your poppy should always be pinned on the left side, over the heart.

Can you make your own or decorate it?

The Royal Canadian Legion states that when it comes to proper poppy etiquette, it’s important that you don’t make your own due to their trademarked nature. The poppy is supposed to be worn exactly how it’s received. It is suggested that rather than applying your own artistic flair, you keep the flower as is at the time of receiving it.

But those pesky pins are so annoying – can I add a Canadian flag pin to the middle to hold it in?

By using the Canadian flag to attach your poppy to your jacket, you’re manipulating it, which is considered disrespectful. If you’re really worried about pricking your finger, the Royal Canadian Legion recommends also grabbing a rubber stopper when you pick up your poppy. Sticker versions of poppies are also available for those who can’t use the traditional format.

How many poppies should be worn?

While the standard number of poppies worn on the left-hand-side is one, there is no rule around what is the respectable amount. In fact, Queen Elizabeth II often wears several poppies to honour those who have served. Some wear more than one poppy to honour several countries or people.

How do you discard a poppy?

While there isn’t a formal way to discard your poppy, you don’t have to feel guilty if you throw it away. If you attend a Remembrance Day event most people will place their poppy on the cenotaph at the end of the ceremony.

And for those of you who manage to hold onto their poppy from the previous year, it’s completely OK to reuse it. If you’d like, you can still make a donation to those handing out poppies, even if you don’t buy a new one.

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by **Rockarm** Fri 02 Nov 2018, 4:49 pm

No Stone Left Alone

Josh Winquist - Nov 2, 2018

The rain didn't stop several dozen elementary school students from honouring the sacrifices of the Canadian military, and local Vernon and area Veterans Thursday.

Approximately 60 students from Harwood Elementary and École Beairsto stood in the rain to honour and recognize the sacrifices of the Canadian military, and local Vernon and area Veterans.

As part of the No Stone Left Alone Memorial Foundation, approximately 60 students from Harwood Elementary and École Beairsto visited Pleasant Valley Cemetery to pay their respects.

For the second year in a row, the students spent time researching some of the Veterans buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery and Thursday they laid 521 poppies at the grave sites.

Dennis Windsor of the Royal Canadian Legion spoke to the students and acknowledge their efforts to remember the Vernon and area Veterans.

“The actions today, define the true meaning of remembrance.”

Windsor went on to speak of how World War I ended. The Armistice was signed just after 5 a.m. on the morning of November 11, 1918, however, the actual ceasefire would not start until 11 a.m. to allow the news to travel to the many soldiers on the frontlines.

Over 2,700 Allies were killed that morning, with the last Canadian being killed at 10:58 a.m.

As the ceremony concluded, Windsor reminded the students that the rain and cold temperatures they were experiencing that morning were very similar to what the soldiers faced every day during World War I.

Afterwards, the students visited the grave sites and laid their poppies on the graves of their great-grandparents and soldiers unknown.

Last year, 8,001 students in Canada visited 101 cemeteries and laid 49,821 poppies as part of the No Stone Left Alone Memorial Foundation.

Castanet News

by **Rockarm** Fri 02 Nov 2018, 4:52 pm

Vaughan residents invited to honour First World War vets on poppy wall

A century has passed since 66,349 Canadian servicemen and women were killed during the war

By Dina Al-Shibeeb . Friday, November 2, 2018

One whole entire century has passed since a peace treaty was signed on Nov. 11, 1918 that ended the First World War.

To commemorate the men and women who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces to preserve the country’s freedom and independence, the City of Vaughan is inviting visitors and staff to write a personal message on paper poppies that will be displayed on the poppy wall in the atrium of city hall until Nov. 12.

On Nov. 1, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and members of council, alongside local veterans and citizens, placed the first poppies on the wall during a special ceremony in remembrance of the 66,349 Canadian servicemen and women killed during the war.

The atrium also features a display that honours the dedication and service of Vaughan veterans, as part of the commemoration of the centenary end of the First World War.

“This year, as we mark 100 years since the end of the First World War, we remember the strong, resilient and brave soldiers who protected Canada with unwavering courage,” the mayor said, as he opened the fourth annual poppy wall mural project at Vaughan City Hall.

Earlier this year, Canada decided to send up to 250 military personnel to support the United Nations’ peacekeeping mission in the conflict-torn Mali, marking Canada’s first peacekeeping operations in Africa since Rwanda and Somalia more than two decades ago.

Bevilacqua praised Canadian peacekeepers, who “have worked to protect our values.”

“The freedoms Canadians enjoy today are owed to the sacrifices made by our brave armed forces, who contribute to the cause of freedom throughout the world. From Vimy Ridge and Juno Beach, to the Korean War and Afghanistan,” he said.

Since 1921, the poppy has been used to commemorate soldiers who died in war.

What’s so special about poppies is that they bloomed across the battlefields of Flanders Fields in the First World War and they became the inspiration of the poem In Flanders Fields by Lt.-Col. John McCrae. The symbol has been used ever since to remember soldiers.

To continue with Remembrance Day tradition, poppies in 2014 were planted at the cenotaph in Vaughan to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the First World War beginning.

“The poppy is a symbol of honour that we wear to give thanks and show respect to those who fought, those who lost their lives and those who still defend our country today,” Bevilacqua said.

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