Remembrance Day

With support from the County of Haldimand, Branch 154 conducts the annual Remembrance Day ceremony each year on November 11th. There will be an annual parade commencing at 1030hrs from our branch to the cenotaph at Edinburgh Square, led by our Colour Party, followed by veterans, legion members, and many members of local organizations. 779 Air Cadets provide cenotaph sentries as well as augmenting our Colour Party. Public attendance is usually quite high with students from nearby schools often participating as well. Following the parade there is coffee/tea and a light lunch at the legion that all are invited to. Come early as there is limited space available.

2020

The COVID pandemic forced us to cancel our annual parade but a small gathering was held at the cenotaph.

Veteran Hugh Patterson at the cenotaph.

2021

For the second year in a row, as a result of COVID restrictions, there was no Remembrance Day parade, although we held a service at the cenotaph.  It was a beautiful fall day and attendance was good, bolstered by the Caledonia firefighters and the Masons from St. Andrew’s Lodge No. 62 in regalia.  We were honoured to have three war veterans with us:  Hugh Patterson, Vic Ramirez and Bob Hoover

Veterans Hugh Patterson, Vic Ramirez and Bob Hoover

Lacking a band, the anthems, Reveille and Rouse were played from tape on a sound system provided by Craig Peters and In Flanders Fields was recited by Paige Corlis.  Canadian Warplane Heritage timed their flypast by “Vera”, the Lancaster and “Dak” the Douglas C-47 Dakota, perfectly.

Douglas C-47 Dakota on the left and “Vera” the Lancaster on the right.

Wreaths were laid by:

  • The Government of Canada – Dave Oleniuk, on behalf of Leslyn Lewis, MP
  • The Government of Ontario – Toby Barret, MPP
  • Haldimand County – Councillor Dan Lawrence
  • Royal Canadian Legion Branch 154 – Dennis Zebiere, President Branch 154
  • Ladies Auxiliary Branch 154 – Linda Duns, President Branch 154 Ladies Auxiliary

Even with COVID restrictions, the reception at the Branch was well attended, with President Dennis Zebiere presenting 50 Year Service medals to three members of the Ladies Auxiliary.

Thanks to all who helped and participated.

Photos courtesy of Dave Erauw and Toby Barret.

Poppy Campaign

Every year, from the last Friday in October till Remembrance Day, Branch 154 members and assisting cadets are out in the community distributing poppies and collecting donations for our Poppy Fund.  The money raised does not go to supporting Branch 154 but must be used for causes related to veterans and their welfare.  Over the last three years, over fifty thousand dollars has been donated to veterans’ causes from Branch 154.

An obligation of Legion membership is the requirement to assist with the poppy campaign.

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