by Kimberly Schmidtke
The Winchester Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Br. 108) commemorated its Poppy Campaign Kick-Off on Friday, October 25. This event showcased the commitment to Remembrance that the Township of North Dundas continues to demonstrate. With thousands of Poppies crocheted, beautiful displays of Remembrance continue to be assembled across the entire Township to pay tribute to the many brave men and women who have, and still are, courageously serving Canada in its Armed Forces. This event also served as the kick-off to the raising of the much-needed funds which are donated back to the ever-needed Veterans Programs in our area.
Field of Crosses Presentation
November 8, 2024
The first year of this amazing initiative has seen students from North Dundas District High School researching the fallen soldiers, from the North Dundas area, whose names appear on the Township’s Cenotaphs. Each one of these heroic soldiers has been designated a cross fabricated by the students of NDDHS. The students have championed this project with a thirst for knowledge and the ultimate drive to have these soldiers eternally remembered. This event will be the first of its kind in our Township, with these crosses being first displayed at NDDHS to honour the commitment the students showed to this project. The presentation will take place on Friday, November 8 at 10am at NDDHS.
The Winchester Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Br. 108) commemorated its Poppy Campaign Kick-Off on Friday, October 25. This event showcased the commitment to Remembrance that the Township of North Dundas continues to demonstrate. With thousands of Poppies crocheted, beautiful displays of Remembrance continue to be assembled across the entire Township to pay tribute to the many brave men and women who have, and still are, courageously serving Canada in its Armed Forces. This event also served as the kick-off to the raising of the much-needed funds which are donated back to the ever-needed Veterans Programs in our area.
Cenotaph Visitations
November 9, 2024
This pilgrimage is a meaningful way to visit the lesser-known Cenotaphs in our Township. These Cenotaphs hold the names of heroes from our community but are often not as visited as the Cenotaph at Winchester District Memorial Hospital. With each stop on this pilgrimage, we show our respect to the fallen soldiers whose names grace these Cenotaphs by holding a moment of Remembrance so that we strive to ensure they are never forgotten.
The pilgrimage will take place on Saturday November 9.
– 9:00am – Winchester Legion, 482 Main Street E, Winchester
– 9:15am – Ormond Cemetery, 12663 Ormond Rd, Winchester
– 10:00am – Inkerman Cenotaph, 11526 County Rd 3, Inkerman
– 10:30am – Van Camp Cenotaph, 11035 Levere Rd, Mountain
– 11:00am – Hill 70 Monument, Clark Rd, Mountain
Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony
Our Branch’s Remembrance Day Parade progresses through several of the town’s streets, which will be closed to traffic. We do this so Winchester’s citizens can observe a moment of remembrance and reflection as the Parade passes. Once the Parade reaches its destination at the Winchester District Memorial Cenotaph, a full Remembrance Ceremony, including Wreath laying, will occur. This beautiful ceremony allows our community to come together with the common hope that the valiant members of Canada’s Armed Forces who have fallen, and those still living, are always remembered for their service, their bravery and their sacrifices made for our freedoms. Lest We Forget.
Sunday November 10, 2024
– Pre-Parade Refreshments at 10:30am at the Winchester Legion, 482 Main Street E, Winchester
– Parade starts from the Legion at 11:30am
– Ceremony to follow parade at Winchester District Memorial Hospital
– Reception following the Ceremony at the Winchester Legion
On November 11th, the Legion will be open at 12:00pm for Comradeship.
All are welcome to attend.
