Canada Remembers

Stamp and Students Honour Canadian Veterans — "How will you remember?"
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 19:00

OTTAWA-This year during Veterans' Week, Canadians will be asked the question: How will you remember? To start things off, the Honourable Greg Thompson, Minister of Veterans Affairs, and the Honourable Robert Merrifield, Minister Responsible for Canada Post, gathered with Veterans and youth at the Rideau Canal Junior Ranks Mess to unveil a new commemorative stamp. Following the unveiling, students from A.Y. Jackson Secondary School revealed a special video they created to show how they are remembering.

A Pittance of Time
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 19:00

On November 11, 1999 Terry Kelly was in a Shoppers Drug Mart store in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. At 10:55 AM an announcement came over the store's PA asking customers who would still be on the premises at 11:00 AM to give two minutes of silence in respect to the veterans who have sacrificed so much for us.

Veterans Week 2009 Vignette
Monday, November 9, 2009 - 19:00

 

This November, Canadians from coast to coast to coast will come together to mark Veterans' Week.
At hundreds of ceremonies and events, we will remember and recognize the sacrifices and accomplishments of our veterans those of past missions and conflicts, and those who are still returning home today.

So, how will you remember?

Never forget
W. Gibb
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 - 19:00

 

Bill Shearing, honorary colonel of the Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Highlanders, kneels for a moment before the newly re-dedicated monument in Mountain Memorial Park, which commemorates the courage and sacrifice of the Canadian soldiers who captured Hill 70 from the enemy in 1917.

Canada Supports Local Ceremony to Commemorate Victoria Cross Hero
Sunday, November 1, 2009 - 19:00

BROCKVILLE-Gord Brown, the Member of Parliament for Leeds & Grenville, and the Honourable Greg Thompson, Minister of Veterans Affairs, are pleased to announce federal government support of $3,300 for a special ceremony in Brockville to be held by The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #96 in commemoration of Lieutenant-Colonel Thain MacDowell, VC, DSO.

Canada's Last Known First World War Veteran
Saturday, October 31, 2009 - 20:00

In 2007, Canada lost two of its three living Veterans of the First World War. Private Lloyd Clemett passed away February 22, 2007 at age 107 and Gunner Dwight Wilson died May 9, 2007 at age 106. With Mr. Clemmett and Mr. Wilson's passing, A/Lance Corporal John Babcock became Canada's last known First World War Veteran. Mr. Babcock celebrated his 109 birthday on July 23, 2009.

Our Duty to Remember
Gord Brown, MP Leeds-Grenville
Friday, October 30, 2009 - 20:00

On November 11, we remember the generations of Canada’s best and brightest who have answered the call of duty and served our country. From World War I, when Canada first proved our strength and determination as a young nation, to our work in Kandahar and around the globe today, the constant has always been the courage and sacrifice of our brave men and women in uniform.

Scouts Canada Proudly Supports the Royal Canadian Legion's Annual Poppy Campaign
Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 20:00

Pin a bright red poppy on your coat or jacket and take a few minutes to remember those who have died fighting for the freedoms we enjoy and be thankful for the thousands of Canadian troops still serving in active combat.

Scouts Canada remembers, and to show our thanks, our Scout troops, Cub packs and Beaver colonies across Canada will be out showing their support for Veterans everywhere by assisting the Royal Canadian Legion's annual poppy campaign.

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