Remembrance Day Archives - The Pictou Advocate

Hundreds join Pictou at Remembrance Day service at cenotaph

November 13, 2019November 12, 2019Heather Brimicombe

PICTOU – Nearly a thousand people surrounded the cenotaph at the annual Remembrance Day service in Pictou. The brief service hosted by Branch 16 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Pictou included prayer and remarks by Branch 16 chaplain Gary Sinclair, Last Post and Revielle by John MacDonald and Lament by Lorna MacIsaac. Annette Drapeau-Reynolds led...

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New name to be added to Sunny Brae memorial

November 6, 2019November 6, 2019Pictou Advocate

Another name is being added to those already listed at the Sunny Brae Veterans Memorial. Second World War veteran John Sutherland will be honoured on November 11 at the annual Remembrance Day service that will start at 2 p.m. at the memorial. Sutherland was born in Sunny Brae on March 5, 1920. His parents were...

County Remembrance service discontinued

November 6, 2019November 6, 2019Pictou Advocate

The Royal Canadian Legion is discontinuing its annual Pictou County Memorial service. Assistant Zone 6 Commander Verdon Locke said zone members agreed at its September meeting to disband the service for a number of reasons. He also noted how veterans residing at the Northumberland Veterans Unit in Pictou are no longer able to attend the...

Love, compassion themes at Veteran’s Unit service

November 14, 2018Amanda Jess

Veterans stood up for love, their country, all people, and freedom. Those were the words of recreation therapist Dennis Chipman during the Remembrance Day service at the Northumberland Veterans Unit in Pictou on Sunday that acknowledged the contributions of those who have served and their role in ensuring Canada is a safe place. Chipman told...

Hundreds ‘remember’ during County service

November 7, 2018Steve Goodwin

PICTOU — A clear, cold day on Sunday marked the return of Standard Time and the occasion of the 83rd Pictou County Remembrance Day parade and service. Harsh sun cast long shadows and blustery winds challenged presenters and prompted Bill Echlin from Branch 16 of the Royal Canadian Legion to advise those laying wreaths to...

Military Appreciation Night being hosted by Crushers on November 8

November 6, 2018Steve Goodwin

The Pictou County Weeks Crushers are hosting a Military Appreciation Night during their Maritime Junior Hockey League game against the Valley Wildcats on Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Pictou County Wellness Centre. It’s an opportunity for fans to take part in the game that starts at 7 p.m. and for the Crushers to honour Canada’s...

Dream come true

December 7, 2017Amanda Jess

Emerson Dempster visited a lot of cemeteries while on his “dream trip” to France, Belgium and the Netherlands, but only one of them contained a grave he had been looking forward to visiting for more than 10 years. The New Glasgow resident recently returned from an 11-day tour that visited locations related to the first...

Lest we forget: Fallen remembered during services

November 15, 2017Pictou Advocate

Thousands of Pictou County residents gathered on November 11 at cenotaphs and memorials to honour those who gave their lives for our freedom … In Sunny Brae, three more names were added to the cenotaph list and the unveiling of a new interpretive panel were among highlights of the annual Remembrance Day service. The weather...

To those who fought …

November 8, 2017Pictou Advocate

Their fear was numb, their hands were cold They fought hard and they marched on, strong and bold Their stories of courage and strength seldom ever told They fought for our country like nobody maybe not ever knows They were proud but seldom did they ever let it show When their lives which they fought...

A small thanks

November 8, 2017November 8, 2017Heather Brimicombe

Cadets put flags on veteran graves for new initiative Remembrance Day is a time of reflection and thanks, to those that endured unspeakable things to make sure our country stayed free. Cadet groups across the county and beyond are integral in reflecting thanks to our veterans and three Pictou County cadets will be adding to...

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