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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The City of Brampton and Royal Canadian Legion Branch 15 & 609, acknowledge and thank all veterans and individuals, particularly those with a connection to the City, for serving to protect our freedoms.​​​

Parades & Services:

Candle Light Service

Sunday, November 3 | 7:30 PM
Ken Whillans Square, Cenotaph
2 Wellington St. W.

Parade & Service of Remembrance

Sunday, November 3 | 10:50 AM
Chinguacousy Park, Memorial Square
9050 Bramalea Rd.

Sunrise Service

Monday, November 11 | 7:55 AM
Meadowvale Cemetery Chapel​
l7732 Mavis Rd.

To lay a wreath at this service, please contact Henry Verschuren at henryver@rogers.com​ (Wreath orders for The Sunrise Service will only be accepted from Veteran/Military organizations, 1st Responders, Families of Deceased Veterans, and all levels of Government).

Parade & Service of Remembrance

Monday, November 11 | 10:30 AM
Ken Whillans Square, Cenotaph
2 Wellington St. W.

To lay a wreath at this service, please complete and submit the order form below. The deadline to order is November 8, 2024, at 12:00 PM​​

​​​Remembrance Day 2024 - Wreath Order Form​​
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Veteran Videos

In 2017, the City worked with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 15 to create the following videos in recognition of local veterans from WWII, and up to and including those who served in NATO deployments and Afghanistan. The main Lest we Forget video is broadcast several times a day each year, from the last week in October to November 11th each year. In its first year, it produced over 64,000 views.​​

 Lest We Forget Video

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 Related Videos

Veterans Banner Program

The City of Brampton expanded its “Brampton Remembers” program in recent years to include the Veterans Banner Program wherein the street lampposts of downtown Brampton are adorned with banners containing the pictures and names of Veterans of Brampton from WWI to the present day, with some still activ​ely serving in Canada’s Military. The banners are installed in October and remain in place until November 11 each year. 10 new banners are added annually.

These are some examples of the banners that ​will be hanging high on Main Street North and South and Queen Street East and West in Dow​ntown Brampton, as a tribute to Veterans who have a connection to Brampton.

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Joseph V. Abando, CDChief Petty Officer 2nd Class Joseph V. Abando, CD
Corporal Mike AbelCorporal Mike Abel
Sergeant Stan AdamsSergeant Stan Adams
Private William “Bill” AdamsPrivate William “Bill” Adams
Private Albert William AdcockPrivate Albert William Adcock
Colonel (HON) William A. Adcock, OMM, CDColonel (HON) William A. Adcock, OMM, CD
William Albert AdcockWilliam Albert Adcock
Hon. Captain Khurshid AhmadHon. Captain Khurshid Ahmad
Major Sarabjot Singh AnandMajor Sarabjot Singh Anand
Lance Corporal Elmore ArchdekinLance Corporal Elmore Archdekin
Sergeant Chris Banks, CDSergeant Chris Banks, CD
Lance Corporal Robert BeanLance Corporal Robert Bean
Private Connor BeckPrivate Connor Beck
Sergeant Bill BettridgeSergeant Bill Bettridge
Major Greg Betts, CDMajor Greg Betts, CD
Air Commodore Surjeet Singh BhattiAir Commodore Surjeet Singh Bhatti
Lieutenant Hugh R & WLA Catherine BirksLieutenant Hugh R & WLA Catherine Birks
Private Fred BlackPrivate Fred Black
Sergeant Martin Boreczek, CDSergeant Martin Boreczek, CD
Warrant Officer Seneca Brett, CDWarrant Officer Seneca Brett, CD
Sergeant Christopher BrownSergeant Christopher Brown
Captain Wally Bryan, CDCaptain Wally Bryan, CD
Pilot Officer Bill BurrellPilot Officer Bill Burrell
Corporal George BurrowsCorporal George Burrows
Flight Sergeant Robert BurtFlight Sergeant Robert Burt
Regimental Sergeant Major (CWO) E.A. ChingRegimental Sergeant Major (CWO) E.A. Ching
Colonel F.E. Ching, CDColonel F.E. Ching, CD
CPO2 George Allan Ching, CDCPO2 George Allan Ching, CD
George E. ChingGeorge E. Ching
Regimental Sergeant Major Matthew Colbeck, CDRegimental Sergeant Major Matthew Colbeck, CD
First Special Service Force - Colonel Edward Conover, CDFirst Special Service Force - Colonel Edward Conover, CD
Lieutenant James M. ConoverLieutenant James M. Conover
Colonel R.V. Conover, OBE, VNColonel R.V. Conover, OBE, VN
Captain Russell Cook, CDCaptain Russell Cook, CD
Mark A. CostaMark A. Costa
Lance Corporal Allan Frederick CoxLance Corporal Allan Frederick Cox
MCPL Glen CoyleMCPL Glen Coyle
Regimental Sergeant Major Anthony Crawford, CDRegimental Sergeant Major Anthony Crawford, CD
Sergeant Beverly Dalziel, CDSergeant Beverly Dalziel, CD
Captain Stewart Dalziel, MMM, CDCaptain Stewart Dalziel, MMM, CD
Captain Jesse DanceyCaptain Jesse Dancey
Petty Officer 1st Class Chris Davenport, CDPetty Officer 1st Class Chris Davenport, CD
Gene DelaneyGene Delaney
John Dineen & Marjorie MurphyJohn Dineen & Marjorie Murphy
Alexander EmblingAlexander Embling
William “Carson” Embling, NoneWilliam “Carson” Embling, None
Trooper James Albert EwlesTrooper James Albert Ewles
Leading Aircraftman Lloyd EwlesLeading Aircraftman Lloyd Ewles
Warrant Officer Larry Fish, MMM, CDWarrant Officer Larry Fish, MMM, CD
Lieutenant Commander Louise Fish, CDLieutenant Commander Louise Fish, CD
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Fraser, CDLieutenant Colonel Robert Fraser, CD
Sergeant Marion W Gamble & Sergeant Willis A FitzgeraldSergeant Marion W Gamble & Sergeant Willis A Fitzgerald
Air Gunner Guy James GiffordAir Gunner Guy James Gifford
Warrant Officer Dan Gillies, CDWarrant Officer Dan Gillies, CD
Donald E GraffDonald E Graff
Alexander Graham, LACAlexander Graham, LAC
George Herbert GreenGeorge Herbert Green
Corporal Rhudi HaaseCorporal Rhudi Haase
Major Paul Hale, CDMajor Paul Hale, CD
Henry Earl HarmsworthHenry Earl Harmsworth
Russell Telford HarmsworthRussell Telford Harmsworth
Corporal Paul Hassanally, CDCorporal Paul Hassanally, CD
Major Doctor D.C. Heggie, GM, MDMajor Doctor D.C. Heggie, GM, MD
LAC James R HillsonLAC James R Hillson
Sergeant James Raymond HillsonSergeant James Raymond Hillson
Geoffrey Thomas HolleyGeoffrey Thomas Holley
Joseph E.S. HuntJoseph E.S. Hunt
Gunner Jack Lloyd HunterGunner Jack Lloyd Hunter
Captain Stephen Hurst, CDCaptain Stephen Hurst, CD
Captain C.M.A. HUTTON, NoneCaptain C.M.A. HUTTON, None
Private John JamesPrivate John James
Cpl Jimmy JohnsonCpl Jimmy Johnson
SPR Dennis JonesSPR Dennis Jones
Sergeant Major Mike KaseSergeant Major Mike Kase
Captain Kevin KowalchukCaptain Kevin Kowalchuk
Colonel Edward "Gus" Lagerquist, CDColonel Edward "Gus" Lagerquist, CD
Flight Lieutenant Robert Harold LagerquistFlight Lieutenant Robert Harold Lagerquist
Sergeant Samuel William Lynn, CDSergeant Samuel William Lynn, CD
Master Corporal Mark MacRaeMaster Corporal Mark MacRae
Flight Sergeant Joseph Frederick MaraFlight Sergeant Joseph Frederick Mara
Corporal Matthew McCullyCorporal Matthew McCully
Corporal Joyce McIntoshCorporal Joyce McIntosh
Vincent Kavin McLoughlinVincent Kavin McLoughlin
SPR. Gordon McVeanSPR. Gordon McVean
Alexander McQuillanAlexander McQuillan
Edmund W. MillerEdmund W. Miller
Sergeant M.S. Mitchell, CDSergeant M.S. Mitchell, CD
Pilot Officer James Travis MulhollandPilot Officer James Travis Mulholland
Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Nonato, CDLieutenant Colonel Joseph Nonato, CD
Victor Yorke NorburnVictor Yorke Norburn
Private Anthony Joseph PalleschiPrivate Anthony Joseph Palleschi
Regimental Sergeant Major William PalmerRegimental Sergeant Major William Palmer
Bruce and Wanda ParrishBruce and Wanda Parrish
Warrant Officer Pav Pavlovic, CDWarrant Officer Pav Pavlovic, CD
Staff Sergeant Leonard J. PelletierStaff Sergeant Leonard J. Pelletier
Pte C.A. PlantPte C.A. Plant
Robert Kenneth PostRobert Kenneth Post
Sergeant Marie D. Quiroz, CDSergeant Marie D. Quiroz, CD
Private Edmund RollingsPrivate Edmund Rollings
Warrant Officer Robert Roper, CDWarrant Officer Robert Roper, CD
Lieutenant Colonel Tom Ruggle, CDLieutenant Colonel Tom Ruggle, CD
Anson Everett SalisburyAnson Everett Salisbury
Edward Cowling SalisburyEdward Cowling Salisbury
Harvey David SalisburyHarvey David Salisbury
Pipe Major (CWO) Joseph A. Sellors, CDPipe Major (CWO) Joseph A. Sellors, CD
Major William Dwight SharpeMajor William Dwight Sharpe
Regimental Sergeant Major Henry Shepherd, MBERegimental Sergeant Major Henry Shepherd, MBE
Private Reginald SmithPrivate Reginald Smith
Flight Sgt Bill SprouleFlight Sgt Bill Sproule
Frank StawickiFrank Stawicki
Sergeant Vik Suagh, CDSergeant Vik Suagh, CD
MWO Winslow Taylor, CDMWO Winslow Taylor, CD
Sapper Ernest Herbert TennantSapper Ernest Herbert Tennant
Lance Corporal Herbert Ernest TennantLance Corporal Herbert Ernest Tennant
MCpl T. Teoh, CDMCpl T. Teoh, CD
Major Indira Thackorie, CDMajor Indira Thackorie, CD
Sergeant Devin Turner, CDSergeant Devin Turner, CD
Corporal Chris VargaCorporal Chris Varga
Warrent Officer William WellsWarrent Officer William Wells
Major John WylieMajor John Wylie
Sergeant Marshall E. YoungSergeant Marshall E. Young

​History of Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day was first observed in 1919 throughout the British Commonwealth. It was originally called “Armistice Day” to commemorate the armistice agreement that ended the First World War on Monday, November 11, 1918, at 11:00 am – on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.

Every year on November 11, Canadians pause during a moment of silence to honour and remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace. We remember the more than 2,300,000 Canadians who have served throughout our nation’s history and the more than 118,000 who made the ultimate sacrifice.

2021 marked the 100th Anniversary of the adoption of the "Poppy" as the symbol of Remembrance in Canada. Taken from the famous Canadian Poem “In Flanders Fields” written by LCol John MacRae in WWI, it has since become THE International symbol for Remembrance with every nation in the British Commonwealth utilizing it.​​

100th Anniversary of Remembrance Day in Brampton

On November 11, 1920 the 1st Remembrance Day was held in Brampton. November 11, 2020 marked the 100th anniversary of the 1st service (then called Armistice Day). The services were held at the Brampton Armouries on Chapel Street with several, if not all, the churches also commemorating the date either on the 11th or the Sunday closest to the day. Then the Cenotaph was built and unveiled by the Governor General on July 4 1928. With the establishment of the Cenotaph on Memorial Square (which is adjacent to Ken Whillans Square in front of City Hall) a place was created where the entire community could assemble as a whole, to mark this important date and honour the Fallen. In subsequent years, the service of Bramptonians in WWII, Korea, Afghanistan, and the War of 1812 were added to the Cenotaph.​

 National Monument: Brampton Cenotaph in Memorial Square

 National Monument: The Korean Wall of Remembrance

 Other Brampton Monuments: The Veteran’s Statue

 Other Brampton Monuments: The Lorne Scots Monument

 Other Brampton Monuments: Great War Veterans Association Memorial

 Other Brampton Monuments: Brampton Cemetery Memorials

 Other Brampton Monuments: Chinguacousy Park Memorial

Videos

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