Tag: Remembrance Day
A reception at a local funeral parlour. A reception to remember a senior Canadian Army officer who had died at a good age, not in action like many of …
The #ygkchallenge is an ongoing series where we dare you to be different, resolve to be better, and or do something awesome in support of our beloved community. Each …
On Friday November 11th, Canadians will pause to reflect upon the sacrifices of many, which we annually commemorate on Remembrance Day. Some will mark the occasion in their own …
This image, taken by photographer George Lilley, depicts the Remembrance Day ceremony held at the Cross of Sacrifice in 1949. The Cross of Sacrifice monument, located in Macdonald Park …
“We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved” John McCrae Ten years ago, during the Year of the Veteran, …
With Halloween behind us and Christmas still in the somewhat distant future, many Canadians are focused on Remembrance Day, which takes place this coming Wednesday. While some try to …
This week’s #ygkChallenge encourages you to find a meaningful way to take part in Remembrance Day and Veteran’s Week. Many will answer the challenge by finding a local Remembrance …
The #ygkChallenge is an ongoing series where we dare you to be different, resolve to be better, and or do something awesome in support of our beloved community. Each …
Between 1914 and 1918, more than 22 million soldiers were wounded and some nine million were killed. An estimated 7 million civilians were also killed. For a relatively nascent …
In observance of Remembrance Day this week we thought it fitting to feature one of Kingston’s own fallen soldiers from the 1st world War. Earle Cornelius McCaig, Kingston citizen …
