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| Only the wind whistling through the trees makes speaks to this week's Remembrance Day Ceremonies, the Court House lawn and walkways will be a different scene Friday as Prince Rupert residents take time to remember |
The days on the calendar are continuing their march towards November 11th and the annual Remembrance Day Ceremonies in Prince Rupert.
This Friday, the Provincial Court House lawn once again will be the destination for many who will pause at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month to remember those who died in sacrifice to country during the nation's wars and peacekeeping missions through the decades.
The day also one in tribute and remembrance for those who returned and have since passed away after service to nation, or live on today sadly in ever declining numbers as the years pass by.
As it is every year, participants in the ceremony for the day will form the parade up at Safeway at 10:30 AM for the quick wheel right and march on to the Court House drive forming up in front of the steps with the Cenotaph awaiting the days program.
From that point the official ceremony will take place at 11AM sharp, with the lowering of the flag, the moment of silence, the playing of the nation's anthem and the laying of wreathes.
The solemn procession of community groups, local officials and politicians providing for a steady delivery of the remembrances of sacrifice that will line the Cenotaph and walkway long into the afternoon after the crowd has departed.
This marks the first Post COVID Remembrance Day, so hopes for a large turnout are on the minds of organizers as residents of the North Coast begin to re-introduce themselves to many of our past traditions, celebrations an in this case commemorations.
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| Following the Friday Remembrance Day Ceremony, participants and those wishing to pay more respects are invited to the Royal Canadian Legion, which has much more to share on November 11th with area residents |
Following Friday's Remembrance Day ceremony participants are invited down to the Royal Canadian Legion on Third Avenue West to explore more of what the Legion has on the storied history for Prince Rupert in time of war an memories of those who left for battle, some to return some forever marked by graves in Europe and beyond.
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| Another remarkable window display from the Argosy to commemorate Remembrance Day 2022 (click to enlarge) |
In the days leading up to Remembrance Day history makes for a bit of a narrative for us, whether its a window display such as the excellent salute to our veterans and those who served at the Argosy on Third Avenue West or a stop in at Prince Rupert's unofficial museum of historical themes Gary's Lock Shop on Second Avenue West, where you never know what you may learn our past.
As well, there is the vast array of reading material at the Prince Rupert Library which offers a great snapshot of the impact of the wars and our reasons for remembrance.
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| The Stone marker at the Prince Rupert Court House telling just one story of sacrifice that was felt in Prince Rupert |
You don't even have to stray too far from the Cenotaph to learn about wartime Prince Rupert.
A stone marker on the Court House lawn tells one story from the region in those days of World War II, it's just one reminder of sacrifice that November 11th will herald.
On Wednesday the City of Prince Rupert noted that November 8th is set aside to pay tribute and honour Indigenous Veterans, observing the day of recognition here.
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You can learn more about how November 8th is commemorated here.
Check back on Friday as we once again highlight the Day of Remembrance and how it serves to connect us to our past and to build a sense of community in commemoration.
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