Remembrance Day 2024
Category: remembrance
Remembering a Veteran
Remembering a Veteran from World War I
Legion 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.
Remembrance Day 2024
Remembrance Day 2024
Remembrance 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:
- Live music from Sweet Max
- Performances from the Greighlan Crossing Pipe Band and highland dancing by Dunvegan Dance Academy.
- Cheque presentations to local charities
Become a Legion member and support our Veterans.
Remembrance Day 2024
Remembrance 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:
- Live music from Sweet Max
- Performances from the Greighlan Crossing Pipe Band and highland dancing by Dunvegan Dance Academy.
- Cheque presentations to local charities
Become a Legion member and support our Veterans.