In Windsor, Ontario, the city and its people have made it a priority to pay homage to the brave men & women who have served in our Canadian Armed Forces. From Dieppe Gardens at the riverfront to the cenotaph at
The poppy — a flower that’s been associated with loss and remembrance — has been a symbol of the soldiers who lost their lives fighting for peace since 1921. The poppy symbol is specifically associated with the commonwealth nations. The flower is worn
One week ahead of Remembrance Day, the new Riverside Cenotaph was dedicated in a ceremony at at Miracle Park Saturday afternoon. The ceremony was led by the Riverside Royal Canadian Legion, in memory of heroes who died at war. According
By Keerthana Veerapandian Thousands of Windsorites wearing poppies over their hearts gathered solemnly at the downtown Cenotaph Sunday to salute Canadian Veterans, past and present. “This is the most well-attended event I’ve been to at this location in the last
“Freedom should never be taken for granted.” —–Nelson Mandela. Canadians will wear a red poppy, listen to bells toll and reflect during two minutes of silence 11 a.m. Sunday to recognize Veterans who sacrificed so much for our freedom. Remembrance Day is a day to reflect
By Hannah Davies Students and staff at St. Anne Catholic High School are preparing to do their part in honoring Canada’s veterans this Remembrance Day. The living monument Remembrance Day tribute is a tradition at St. Anne’s where
By Quentin Doak Remembering those who gave their lives in past wars is still important to young people and many of them were present at the cenotaph in City Hall Square Nov. 11. Nick Robinson and Kassidy Morency are students
By Alyssa Leonard A new bill declaring the week leading up to Remembrance Day as Remembrance Week has received Royal Assent. Earlier this month, Ontario passed Bill 55, Remembrance Week Act, 2016 to remember and honour all who gave their
By Hailey Trealout For the ninety-fourth year, during the eleventh month, on the eleventh day at the eleventh hour, people lined the streets and gathered at the Cenotaph as the military regiments marched down University Avenue. Everyone stood and applauded
By Hailey Trealout Ralph Mayville is a World War Two veteran who served in the Devil’s Brigade, the first Special Service Force. On September 24, Mayville was sent to the Spearhead reunion in Washington where he was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal,
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