We must remember.
For many of us, war is something that we see in history books, newspapers, or on a television screen. Many of us now were born during a time of peace and only see war happening in distant parts of the world. We can often take for granted the freedom that we are afforded each and every day. Remembrance Day is a time to remember the courage and sacrifices our military forces made for us. Not only the men and women who fought in the wars, but their families who lost their loved ones because they willingly chose to fight to preserve our peace and make the world a better place.
This Remembrance Day, we gather to honour our Veterans and pay tribute to the brave men and women, who over many years, have answered the call to serve.
Lest We Forget
Below, you will find a list of Remembrance Day Ceremonies throughout the Region.
In Flanders Fields
BY JOHN MCCRAE
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
Ceremonies
Grand Parade:
When: Monday, November 11th, 2019 10:30 a.m.
Where: War Memorial, Parade Square, Argyle Street
Point Pleasant Park:
When: Monday, November 11th, 2019 10:30 a.m.
Where: Sailor’s Memorial, Point Pleasant Park, Point Pleasant Drive
Halifax Citadel:
When: Monday, November 11th, 2019 11:00 a.m.
Where: Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Halifax
*Free admission from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.*
Korea War Memorial
When: Monday, November 11th, 2019 10:45 a.m.
Where: Stratford Way in Clayton Park West
Fish Hatchery Park
When: Monday, November 11th, 2019 10:45 a.m.
Where: Fish Hatchery Park, Bedford Hwy
Sullivan’s Pond
When: Monday, November 11th, 2019 10:30 a.m.
Where: Sullivan’s Pond, Dartmouth
Sackville Cenotaph
When: Monday, November 11th, 2019 10:30 a.m.
Where: Sackville Heritage Park, Memory Lane, 5 Sackville Dr, Lower Sackville
Hammonds Plains – Lucasville Remembrance Day Ceremony
When: November 11th, 2019 – 10:30 am
Where: Cenotaph in Uplands Park, 2 Crestfield Drive, Hammonds Plains
Fairview Legion
When: Monday, November 11th, 2019 10:45 a.m.
Where: 50 Hillcrest Street, Halifax, Branch 142
*There's also a reception open to the public in the hall downstairs right after with sandwiches, sweets, tea and coffee. Everyone's welcome!*
You can find your local Legion Branches HERE for ceremonies in your area.
After the ceremonies are over, you should head down to Pier 21 for their exhibit Remembering the Battle of Passchendaele
When: November 11th, 2019 – 10:30 am
Where: Canadian Museum of Immigration Pier 21, 1055 Marginal Rd., Halifax
If we missed anything and you would like to be included on this list, please email lyndsay.hart@c21.ca with details.
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