November 7, 2026. On Monday, November 2, 2026, members of the Borden-Carleton Legion in Prince Edward Island were present for Remembrance Services at three schools: Somerset Consolidated in Kinkora, Kinkora Regional High School in Kinkora, and Amherst Cove Consolidated School in Borden-Carleton.
…. Remembrance Service at Somerset Consolidated School….
The day of school visits began in the morning in Kinkora, at the Somerset Consolidated School. Each grade participated with a poem or reading and the choir sang Ed McCurdy’s ‘Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream’.
The flag bearers for the colour parade carried the Canadian flag and the Borden-Carleton Branch Legion flag.
This year’s flag bearers were: Arthur Ranahan (left) and Kathy Henry (right). Lining up behind the flag bearers were Dawn Gradwell, George Palmer, Pieter Valkenburg, and Barry Bernard. Sergeant-At-Arms Mario Henry is in the background. (Photo credit: Daria Valkenburg)
Following the service, a group photo was taken with the Legion members and Principal Angela Griffiths.
Somerset Consolidated School: Left to right: Pieter Valkenburg, Barry Bernard, Kathy Henry, Sgt At Arms Mario Henry, Trish Taylor, Principal Angela Griffiths, Arthur Ranahan, Dawn Gradwell, George Palmer. (Photo credit: Daria Valkenburg)
…. Remembrance Service at Kinkora Regional High School….
Following the service at Somerset Consolidated School, the Legion members made their way to Kinkora Regional High School, which is also in Kinkora.
Kinkora Regional High School band, with bandleader Kirk White standing at the back. (Photo credit: Daria Valkenburg)
Three cadets participated in the Remembrance Service – Oscar Bulman, Maika MacLean, and Lucas Somers – all with the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets, RCSCC 85 Summerside.
Parade Line-up at Kinkora Regional High School: Flag bears Arthur Ranahan and Kathy Henry in front, Sgt At Arms Mario Henry at the right. Behind the flag bearers: Maika MacLean and Lucas Somers, Pieter Valkenburg and Oscar Bulman, George Palmer, Dawn Gradwell, Sharon Noonan. (Photo credit: Daria Valkenburg)
During the service, a short video showed students from the school writing out post-it notes about Remembrance. The notes were put on 2 large cardboard sheets, covered in plastic, and presented to the Legion for display.
Students at the school annually offer a light lunch to the Legion members after the Remembrance Service is concluded, a gesture that is much appreciated. All the food was prepared by students.
…. Remembrance Service at Amherst Cove Consolidated School….
Sign advising of the Remembrance Service at Amherst Cove Consolidated School. (Photo credit: Daria Valkenburg)
In the afternoon, members of the Borden-Carleton Legion were present for a Remembrance Service at Amherst Cove Consolidated School in Borden-Carleton. At this school one cadet participated in the Remembrance service: Lucas Somers from the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets, RCSCC 85 Summerside.
Amherst Cove Consolidated School: Left to right:Pieter Valkenburg, Sgt At Arms Mario Henry, Lucas Somers, Kathy Henry, Trish Taylor, Arthur Ranahan, Danny Bernard, Dawn Gradwell, George Palmer, Sharon Noonan, Barry Bernard. (Photo credit: Daria Valkenburg)
The band at Amherst Cove Consolidated, under the director of Band Director, Gráinne Howman, was a pleasure to listen to!
Amherst Cove School Band, under the direction of Band Director Gráinne Howman standing at right. (Photo credit: Daria Valkenburg)
Thank you to the officials and students at all three schools for the work they put into the Remembrance Services. May we never forget all those who served, and continue to serve!
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