In the spirit of remembrance and honoring our veterans, communities in the area have organized several meaningful Remembrance Day services and events.
Here’s a roundup of the services taking place in the coming weeks:
Exeter Legion – Remembrance Day Cenotaph Service
- Date: Sunday, November 5
- Time: Parade at 9:45 am, service at 10:00 am
- Location: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 167, Exeter
- A parade from the legion to the cenotaph, a service with a moment of silence, and wreath-laying. The public is welcome, and a light lunch will follow at the branch.
Seaforth Legion – Remembrance Day Church Service
- Date: Sunday, November 5th
- Time: 11:00 am
- Location: First Presbyterian Church, 50 Goderich St. West, Seaforth
- Join this solemn church service to pay your respects.
Grand Bend Legion – Remembrance Day Service
- Date: Saturday, November 11
- Time: Gathering at 10:45 am, service at 11:00 am
- Location: Grand Bend Legion, 20 Municipal Dr, Grand Bend
- A Remembrance Day service followed by a wreath-laying ceremony. A light lunch will be available in the lower lounge after the service.
Forest Legion – Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Date: Saturday, November 11
- Time: 10:45 am
- Location: Forest Legion, 58 Albert St, Forest
- The ceremony begins at the legion, followed by a parade to the cenotaph. The service includes patriotic anthems, laying of wreaths, and more. Comradeship and lunch follow at the legion hall.
Thedford Legion – Remembrance Day Service
- Date: Saturday, November 11
- Time: 11:00 am
- Location: Thedford Cenotaph, 42 Nelson St, Thedford
- A service at the Thedford Cenotaph, followed by hotdogs and refreshments at the Thedford Legion.
Goderich Legion – Services and Ceremonies
- Remembrance Day service on Saturday, November 11th at 11 am.
- Remembrance Day church service on Sunday, November 5th at 11 am.
Hensall Legion – Remembrance Day Service Plans
- Date: Saturday, November 11
- Time: 11:00 am
- Location: Hensall Cenotaph
- A parade and wreath-laying at the Hensall Cenotaph, followed by a dinner at the legion in the evening. Tickets are available at the branch.
Clinton Legion – Remembrance Day Service
- Remembrance Day Parade on Saturday, November 11th, march to the cenotaph at 10:30 am.
- Light lunch provided at the legion afterward.
Mitchell Legion – Remembrance Day Service
- Colour guard march from the legion beginning at 10:40am on November 11th, to the cenotaph
- moment of silence at the cenotaph at 11:00am, as well as a service to follow
Lucan Legion – Remembrance Day Services
- Granton Cenotaph Service on Saturday, November 11th at 9am
- Lucan Cenotaph Service on Saturday, November 11th at 11am, with a light lunch to follow at the branch
These events provide an opportunity for the community to come together, reflect, and pay tribute to those who have served their country. Remembering their sacrifices is an essential part of our shared history.
Written by: B. Shakyaver