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William James Taylor

Remembering a Veteran

Remembering a Veteran from World War I

William James TaylorLegion Member Cheryl Moore's grandfather served in World War I as part of the Canadian Expeditionary Forces. William James Taylor was wounded on June 1, 1916, invalided out and returned to Canada in May 1919. He died in 1942 and is buried at the Mt Royal Cemetery in Montreal, QC.

Cheryl made the trip to Belgium to experience the battlefields, the cemeteries, memorials and museums in remembrance of her grandfather and wanted to share some of her reminders of an emotional  visit.

You can read more about Hill 62 (Santuary Wood) on the Veterans Canada website

If you live in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows and would like to share a story and images of a Veteran of any age, please contact us, we want the act of Remembrance to live on.

William James Taylor

 

Hill 62

Here at Mount Sorrel on the line from Hooge to St. Eloi, the Canadian Corps fought in the defence of Ypres from April to August 1916

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Ypres Menin Gate, Tynecot and Hooge Crater Cemeteries

In Ypres, Belgium there is a wreath laying ceremony and Last Post every evening at 7:00 at the Menin Gate in memory of all those who served in WWI, it is done every single day of the year. A very emotional tribute.

In Flanders Field Museum

Images from the In Flanders Field Museum

 

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Remembrance Day 2024

Remembrance Day 2024

In Flanders FieldRemembrance Day at Maple Ridge Legion

Approximately 11.30am (Parade dismissal) to 8pm

The City of Maple Ridge provides full details of the Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony. (Note - There's also a Parade in Pitt Meadows)

Our Legion members will be participating as Veterans and with a Colour Party.

After the Parade is dismissed, our Legion opens it doors (just after 11.30am) to those who have participated in the ceremony. Veterans, Veterans who could not march and the Colour Parties all receive a lunch. Once Veterans and the Colour Parties have settled, the remainder of people may join us.

We also have a range of activities over the rest of the day including:

Become a Legion member and support our Veterans.

Remembrance Day 2024

In Flanders FieldRemembrance Day at Maple Ridge Legion

Approximately 11.30am (Parade dismissal) to 8pm

The City of Maple Ridge provides full details of the Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony. (Note - There's also a Parade in Pitt Meadows)

Our Legion members will be participating as Veterans and with a Colour Party.

After the Parade is dismissed, our Legion opens it doors (just after 11.30am) to those who have participated in the ceremony. Veterans, Veterans who could not march and the Colour Parties all receive a lunch. Once Veterans and the Colour Parties have settled, the remainder of people may join us.

We also have a range of activities over the rest of the day including:

Become a Legion member and support our Veterans.

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