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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 Saturday as Prince Rupert residents take time to remember |
The days on the calendar have continued their march towards November 11th and the annual Remembrance Day Ceremonies in Prince Rupert and Port Edward.
Tomorrow, 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.
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| Following the Saturday 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.
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.
Prince Rupert City Hall will be closed on Monday.
A Closer Look
Heroes Remember
A Day of Remembrance
Canada's Military History
Profiles of Courage
One important historical feature to take time to review is the online version of the Books of Remembrance, the moving listings of Canada's War Dead that can be found in the Peace Tower of the Centre Block of Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
The Virtual War Memorial an online reference provides the opportunity for Canadians to search the books or to seek out information through a search engine.
You can explore that resource page here.
More resources on Canada's military history from Veterans Affairs Canada can be found here.
The National Film Board is also providing a number of their films and documentaries on Canada's past war efforts, peace keeping missions and other areas of interest related to Canada's military.
The National Film Board website offer links to a variety of options that can add to your awareness of Remembrance Day and why we pause to reflect.
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