November 18, 2024. After a day of school visits for Remembrance Services on November 6, 2024, members of the Borden-Carleton Legion in Prince Edward Island gathered for a Remembrance Service at South Shore Villa in Crapaud on November 8, 2024, and then for the Remembrance Day Service beside the Cenotaph outside the Legion in Borden-Carleton on November 11, 2024.
….Remembrance Service At South Shore Villa….
On the afternoon of November 8, 2024, members of the Borden-Carleton Legion were present for the annual Remembrance Service at the South Shore Villa, a retirement and nursing care home in Crapaud, Prince Edward Island.
The March On of Colours signaled the start of the Remembrance Service at South Shore Villa. Left to right: Arthur Ranahan, Danny Bernard, and Sgt At Arms Mario Henry. (Photo credit: Daria Valkenburg)
Pieter was the Master of Ceremonies at this service, while the Reverend Kent Compton of the Free Church of Scotland in Cape Traverse offered the Opening prayer and Blessing.
Remembrance Service at South Shore Villa in Crapaud, Prince Edward Island. From left to right: Danny Bernard, Pieter Valkenburg, Rev Kent Compton of the Free Church of Scotland, Arthur Ranahan. (Photo credit: Daria Valkenburg)
….Remembrance Day Service At Borden-Carleton Legion….
A cold and rainy day on Monday, November 11, 2024 did not deter people from attending the Remembrance Day service at Borden-Carleton Legion. In fact, it seemed as though there were more people in attendance than in previous years.
While most members of the public, including yours truly, stood outside while protected by an umbrella, this was not the case for the Legion members who were unprotected but remained at attention for over 45 minutes during the ceremony.
The Reverend Barbara Cairns of the Bedeque United Church in Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, offered the Opening Prayer. (Photo credit: Daria Valkenburg)
The Legion flag was lowered during the playing of The Last Post by Arthur Ranahan. Lucien Bourgoin held the Canadian flag. (Photo credit: Daria Valkenburg)
Danny Bernard (left) and Pieter stand at attention after laying the Government of Canada wreath on behalf of Heath MacDonald, MP for Malpeque. Flag bearer seen on right: Arthur Ranahan. (Photo credit: Daria Valkenburg)
Members of the Borden-Carleton Legion and the public honour the memories of those who’ve served, despite the inclement weather, at the November 11, 2024 service in Borden-Carleton. (Photo credit: Daria Valkenburg)
Following the Remembrance Day Service, everyone was invited inside the Legion for a light lunch and a much needed cup of coffee or tea.
Thank you to the South Shore Villa for organizing the Remembrance Day Service, and to all of the Legion members who participated in the various Remembrance Week events. May we never forget all those who served, and continue to serve!
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