Poppy program has started for this year,.and if your so inclined to support their cause ,.then buy a poppy,.they appreciate your support:
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The mission of The Royal Canadian Legion is “to serve veterans and their dependants, to promote Remembrance, and to act in the service of Canada and its communities.” In essence, the purposes and objectives of the Legion were born of the need to further the spirit of comradeship and mutual assistance among all who have served and to never forget the deeds of the fallen.
It is paramount that the Legion strives to pass on these goals and traditions to the families and descendants of our ex-service personnel and to raise this awareness among all Canadians. The major source of funding for the Legion to accomplish this most important work is the annual Poppy Campaign, the foundation of our Remembrance Program. It is the generosity of Canadians that enables the Legion to ensure that our veterans and their dependants are cared for and treated with the respect that they deserve. This November campaign, which sees Poppies distributed to Canadians of all ages, serves to perpetuate Remembrance by ensuring that the memory and sacrifices of our war veterans are never forgotten. The Legion also maintains a leading role in the creation and care of memorials to the contributions and valour of our veterans and ex-service members. We are deeply honoured and proud to accept the task of organizing Remembrance ceremonies throughout the country, including the National Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa. In addition, working in concert with other veterans’ organizations and the Canadian government, the Legion has vowed to ensure that the preservation of the records and memories of our fallen heroes and returning veterans continues
in perpetuity. The Royal Canadian Legion was honoured to initiate and coordinate the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for the Centennial in 2000 and to suggest the declaration of 2005 as The Year of the Veteran. These and other commemorative projects and activities led by The Royal Canadian Legion have been welcomed by Canadians who have never hesitated to demonstrate their support in acknowledging the debt that is owed to those who sacrifice so much. We repay this debt in
our “Remembrance.”
Remembrance Remembrance Day shall remain and be reverently observed at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of each year by us and our successors. This section is designed to provide information on Remembrance and to assist those who want to know more about the Poppy Campaign. Follow the appropriate link in the navigation bar or, if you require additional information, simply use the convenient "Contact Us" button above to send us a request. It will be answered. LEST WE FORGET 
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..Remembrance Day , November 11 th,2007 ,.........................
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Les Thanks for the posting.Tried to send message before but this thing is acting up.Talked about trying to get a Vimy Ridge Hat.Seen a few. The Vet selling poppies told me they have them in the branch. He might bring some in to sell in mall. If you can check it out. Nice, Lad
I'll see what I can find out,.i have never heard of that.
Also let's not forget to Remember on Sunday , the men & woman who not only died but gave up their youth working through the War years, sacrafices were made by many to contribute to the freedoms we take for granterd today. "Lest we Forget" ................... better yet Don't Forget
Les Got the hat. Ten bucks...at the local branch...check it out they are nice.. Let me know they have some other souvenirs as well..pins etc... Lad
the lad: Did you post a picture of it?? I will be in the Legion next week as I just heard that another friend of mine ,just checked off the planet ,this past Sunday,.and we will have a ceremony of sorts for him soon ......Yikes stuff for sure,.as it will be the 2nd in as many months,of having to attend one of these things,........ I will see if they had the same promotion your local Legion did re: these hats,. I still can't picture them. HF&RV
Les Condolences on your friend... The hat is dark blue,red lettering on the front VIMY 1917 on the side in white is Legion and other side Birth of a Nation... They are nice.. If I can figure how to post picture I will.If you cant find one let me know if I lay my hands on one more I will keep if for you.We can write the price off as you buying the first round... Lad
Ok now I see what your referring to,.it's a commemorative ball cap, for some reason I was envisioniong (sp?) a uniform type of hat that the Vets sometimes wear in parades etc etc ,.and so i thought it was odd that they would sell something that looks like part of a uniform,... but I see on a Canadian Legion site ,.they have a whole catalogue of neat stuff,........ here's the link to a PDF file : about half way down ,you will come across te hat in question............ http://www.legion.ca/asp/pdf/supply/cat_fall_2007_e.pdf Here's the Home Site link http://www.legion.ca/asp/docs/home/home_e.asp from this link ,you just click on the 2007-2008 catalogue............. HF&RV
Not hard to Remember this spot,..............with those huge bright flood lights, the same type that lit up the City Hall as well,............ great place to warm your hands after a snowball fight in the park around the Cenotaph I think this statue has moved aroud that park as often as we did.....hahahah and don't forget this same Monument used to be situated in the little triangle shaped park ,where Lasalle Blvd & Wellington Street meet,......... I wonder if there are any phto's from when it was at that other park? Have Fun & Remember Verdun
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Yes that's the same Monument ,& it is in the triangular park at Lasalle & Wellinton,.I knew Susie had posted it a little while back,.and she did mention at the time,that some of her pics were taken at t\hat litte park,.But I must have forgotten that the picture she posted was actually taken in that park,..............Hard to Remember all te pics we've seen on the site,.but I should haave looked it up in her album,.thanks for reminding us ,...... and Thanks Again to Susie for sharing those neat old Verdun pictures she has,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,........................ that Really is a neat old Verdun picture,Remember all the little kids all bundled up like that,...........better for them to make 'Snow Angels'........hahaha Yup a great old photograph,.and thanks again for bringing it back to mind.......................... HF&RV
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Les Thats the hat I was talking about..nice one... Am I mistaken or have they moved the Monument over a bit in the new layout of the park? Finally saw a great bumper sticker in a magazine the other day... Roughly it said"If You don't stand behind our troops then stand in front of them" That says it all... Lad
Yes I think they mounted it on roller blades..................hahahaha it was in the middle and has made a couple of moves, ,,,,,,,,,,, not the best picture of it,.it does show that it's closer to 1st av ,.it used to be dead center of course ,.see photo's a few posts back......... hf&rv
Les Thanks...Lets hope they don't move it completely out of the park. Whenever I go back and I am pretty sure for a lot of us one the first things I see or look for. KInda like our Statue Of Liberty if that doesn't sound too corny... Lad
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Hi all, there is a picture of my Dad in todays Montreal Gazette under Local Legion branch holds Remembrance Ceremonies. I tried sending it, but I guess it didn't work. It was taken at Ste.Annes hosp. last Sat. I'm very proud and honored to be his daughter. Wendy
Let me be the first to say to Wendy, a proud Verduner with a terrific family........congrats on becoming a US citizen. I know you will always hold Verdun close to your heart. So many memories, huh, Penelope??
Wendy is this the article? Local legion branch holds Remembrance ceremonies Graeme Mahony (foreground) and William Rinder take part in Remembrance Day ceremony at the Ste. Anne's Hospital for veterans Sunday.
Photograph by : JOHN MAHONEY, THE GAZETTE
Local legion branch holds Remembrance ceremonies The GazettePublished: 15 hours ago The Royal Canadian Legion, Churchill Branch 91, based in Ste. Anne de Bellevue, along with the Canadian Grenadier Guards, members of the Canadian Armed Forces, CFB St. Jean and Montreal, the air cadets, Scouts Canada and marching bands held Remembrance Day ceremonies at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Ste. Anne's Hospital for veterans. Participants then marched down des Anciens Combattants Blvd., then on to Kelso Park, for a remembrance service. Tomorrow, a Remembrance dinner will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Churchill Branch, 28 rue Ste. Anne in Ste. Anne de Bellevue, at 6 p.m. The event is open to Legion members, their guests and members of the general public. Graeme Mahony (foreground) and William Rinder take part in Remembrance Day ceremony at the Ste. Anne's Hospital for veterans Sunday. JOHN MAHONEY, THE GAZETTE A public Remembrance Day ceremony takes place at Kelso Park on Sunday, beginning at 10:50 a.m. For more information, call Branch 91 president Michal Angrove at 514-457-9332. Hope this is the right picture & story: HF&RV
I guess it must be,as I see someone posted the link to the story itself,...... well there you go a double post,......Yikes ..hahahahaha seems we all were working o the same story within minutes ...... Support the Vets' & buy a poppy, '"Lest We Forget"
Wendy. I am in Vancouver, Washington. I am also an American citizen. I looked at the picture of your dad in The Gazette. It is easy to be proud of our veterans. They gave so much for each of use. Tell your dad we are proud of him also. Winston (835 3rd avenue, Verdun) Allison
Hi Les, yes, that's it. Thanks so much for posting it. If anyone could do it, I knew you'd be able to . I'll be sure to tell my Dad he made Verdun Connections. Thanks again. Wendy
Thanks Glen, I have many,many fond memories of growing up in Verdun. Wendy
There is a young musician from British Columbia that has written a song called "Soldier". On his website you can download the video free of charge. Click on the link: http://www.hlookoff.com/
Hi Maggie,.thanks for that info,.......... here's alittle more about this artist Pasadena, CA (PRWEB) March 5, 2007 -- Soldiers' Angels and Singer-Songwriter, Shawn Hlookoff (recently signed under a major recording label) have produced a moving music video and song "Soldier" dedicated to honoring the men and women of our Armed Forces in a respectful manner. The artist and Soldiers' Angels are donating this DVD and song for free (download) to every school, organization and service member in the country for use as a Memorial Day tribute and learning tool. While reaching out to each school and teacher in an effort to speak to our nation's educators and students the goal is to donate this contemporary DVD as a new vision for our schools' Memorial Day ceremonies. Entitled "Soldier", the video and song is a tribute to our military personnel and highlights the sacrifices our service members and their families willingly make. The song and video squarely tackle the personal issues that Armed Forces members and their families face each and everyday. When Shawn approached us for help in getting the word out, we were more than excited This "staggeringly beautiful" tribute to the service members, first generated attention when a Canadian version was produced for Canada's Remembrance Day. Over 4000 Canadian schools downloaded the DVD for use in their ceremonies and class projects. To date, 1000's of American teachers and students have downloaded the files for use as a Memorial Day video tribute, class project and many other projects .the above found at this address: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/3/prweb509129.htm where more can be read of the article,..if you Google the kids name sevveral hits come up, nice to see younger people appreciating the efforts ......... HF&RV
Shawn Hlookoff ~ My life in video Shawn Hlookoff Soldier February 01, 2007 10:39PM This pod is a song and video written to honor the personal sacrifices that our Soldiers make. It is not about war, it is not meant to glorify or encourage war...it is really just a way for me to say that in all of this mess, people are giving up their lives at home, sacrifcing time with their families and giving what most of us could not. I am personally not for War.......but I do believe those who are put in harms way deserve to be respected. I am donating this song and free DVD download to every school and student in the country for Memorial Day to be used as a teaching tool, school project or. If you'd like to know more go to www.SoldierSupport.org or www.memorialdayusa.com Thanks Peace Shawn
Wendy Congrats on becoming an American...my sister is one also.. Last time I saw your dad he was wearing his CP Police Uniform..coming home from work..he still looks good even for 90 or so years young..good for him...Judging by the pin on his beret I am guessing he was in the G Guards?My best friends dad was a guard and he told me you had to be a certain height to get in...never knew if he was pulling my leg or not. Take care Lad
Thanks Lad, My Dad is 92 and was in the G Guards. I don't know about the height thing, but my father is 6'. Spoke to him today, and he was thrilled that he was on VC. Wendy
Hi there ! Even if there is a reference to 1942, I’m quite sure that this photo was taken at a later date as can be asserted from the « new city hall » of Verdun built in 1958. JM
Monument de Guerre de Verdun
Verdun War Memorial http://www.cdli.ca/monuments/pq/verdun.htm This monument by Coeur de Lion McCarthy, artist-sculptor of Montreal was unveiled on Oct. 5th, 1924. (Cost $10 000.) JM
JM Hachey
What a find you have in this photo....
It's really a small world eh ?
Thanks
joey
JMH ...... the 1942 referance is to the story above the photo,and talks about the sinking of a ship in 1942,......and clearly the info under the photo is relevant to the photo,.......(I have the orginal ).......hahahaha Btw the City Hall ws 'inaugurated ' in '58......so may have been built ot being built a year or so prior,...... As for Ted Church the photographer ,he worked for the Verdun Messenger ( actually I beleive it was the Guardian Newspaper)........... Have Fun & Remember Verdun
Well I see that the sun was shining for the Remembrance Day celebrations on Parliament Hill....so noone got soaked this year,.Usually it's pouring,...or freezing cold.. Teresa & I will walk over to the Cenotaph near us,.for this mornings Remembrance.......they are beong held at Monuments all around the town of course,.the larges being on the legislative lawn,.of course,.but I always go the the one here on Beach Drive,....and today so far is also a great day weatherwise..........it can be rather cold down there in some years with the rain & wind,......but today looks fine................In anycase 'it's the least we can do' to honour the memory of those who cannot : " Lest we Forget "
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Great Photo's Joey-Verdun,..............very clear & well taken,............... Thanks for posting them up,.& sharing..........efforts are appreciated "Lest we Fortget "
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Is Quebec the only province that does not get a day off for Rememberance Day? What are your thoughts on the effects of the day off or lack there of?
HI. I'm wondering if i should reply to this. The CPR a company that made fortunes during the war and encouraged its employees to enlist Would not after the war on Nov. 11 let the vetrans go accross the street to Dominion Square at 11 o'clock to attend the sevice. If they did they lost pay. Ron
Hi Maggie,..........I can Remember when I first got out here to the Coast,.and seeing everyone get a day off (paid stat),..for Remembrance Day,.and I thought it was quite weird,.as I only Remember ,even from schooldays that we stopped everything we were doing in class,.or at work ,.at 11 am ,and everything stood quiet for 2 minutes.( I actually thought it was only one minute in those days ,.but it seems tradition has been two minutes I guess) The fact that We (collectively) pause to Remember,and show Our Respect * Appreciation,.is the most important thing,.....but I suppose it's good for People to get a day off too,.......even schools are closed on this day. On a side note, I was amazed at how many young people attended the Remembrance Day Ceremonies,...it seems the message is being taught to the young ones and 'they get it'....I have also heard that this was the case at all the monuments around town,....so that means they are being taught about the enormous sacrafices made by the men & women who died ... I think that is good that the memory will carry on...........
Maggie, I've never had a day off for Rememberance day here in Ontario. I think the government get it off, no mail, beer stores, etc.
Just wondering, claroleca, then if the 2 minutes at 11 a.m. is observed? carver3570, I always thought that having to work or go to school and standing silent for 2 minutes at 11 got the point across more than giving people a day off work and school but I never took into account the veterans and others involved in ceremonies that may not be free to serve. I wonder why the federal government has not stood up to the provinces and insisted on declaring the day a National Holiday. Soon there will be no WWII veterans left but there will be no shortage of new veterans.
Maggie June 23 is the holiday that takes the place of Nov.11..Think thats why... Lad
This is a prime example of a good time for me to keep my opinion to myself!
hahahahah Maggie you made me have to go back & follow the theme............ ...but I too will follow your lead ,and not open that can........ HF&RV
i'm not positive about tis lad but i believe the June holiday in quebec is a replacement for the august holiday i believe all othe rprovinces have. in ontario it's called 'simcoe day'. now i do believe all other provinces have a holiday in august but have different titles for the day. les and maggie can confirm this in relation to bc and sask. i do know alberta has a holiday in august. as for remembrance day, keep in mind it's not only quebec that doesn't respect it as a holiday, ontario also does not recognize it as well. shame on both.
Saskatchewan does have the first monday in August as a holiday (known here as...the August long weekend) and new this (coming) year is Saskatchewan Day in February.
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