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This could be on our East Wall

East Wall Mural Mock-Up

East Wall Mural Mock-Up

This could be on our East Wall

Many Legions use an external wall to present an act of Remembrance in the form of a mural. We would very much like to be one of those Legions too.
 
We previously posted about the review of draft artwork and now there's a mock up of what could adorn our east facing wall. It's in the Legion Lounge for Members to view.
 
At our next General Meeting on Sunday 23rd March, we will be asking for Members agreement to commission the artwork. If agreed, when we have full approvals, the work will commence.
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Remembrance tribute

It’s back!

It's back!

Remembrance tribute Remembrance tribute

 

We're very happy to get our stunning Remembrance tribute, dedicated by the Ridge Meadows Educational Foundation back in place.
This beautiful carving has been part of our Legion since 2010, standing proud by the entrance.
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We’re planning a mural

We’re Planning a Mural

We're Planning a Mural

We're going to be transforming the wall on the eastern side of the building with a Remembrance tribute.
Working with local businesses, B Line Design and S.L Creations, members of the Executive gave their feedback on draft designs. The preferred design is being updated for a second review and we'll bring you more news as the project progresses.
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Holocaust Remembrance Day

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Holocaust Remembrance Day

2025 marks 80 years since the end of the Second World War and the Holocaust.

The Holocaust shows what happens when hatred, dehumanization and apathy win.

Its remembrance is a bulwark against the denigration of humanity, and a clarion call for collective action to ensure respect for dignity and human rights, and the international law that protects both.

Holocaust remembrance safeguards the memories of survivors and their testament of life before the Holocaust – of vibrant communities, of traditions, of hopes and dreams, of loved ones who did not survive.

Source: https://www.un.org/en/holocaustremembrance

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An image of the Sergeant at Arms taking the Parade salute

Remembrance Day 2024

Remembrance Day 2024.

Images of Remembrance, images of recognition. Maple Ridge on November 11th 2024. Click on an image to enlarge.

Images and video credits: Lesley Cannon, Lesley Nantel.

Colour Party leaving Maple Ridge Legion to lead the Remembrance Day Parade

Pipe and Drum Band leading the Veterans march to the Maple Ridge Cenotaph

Colour Party leading the Parade after completion of the Remembrance Day ceremony

Veteran and Legion member Tom receiving his King Charles III Coronation Medal

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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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Poppy

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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