Honoring and expressing gratitude to Veterans through acts of Remembrance is one of the most important ways Canadians can honour and thank Veterans for their sacrifices.
The Poppy has become a powerful symbol of Remembrance that we wear a as a visual pledge to never forget those who served and sacrificed. The red flower also is the symbol of the Legion’s Poppy Campaign which raising funds to support Veterans and their families in need.
Brighton Legion’s Kathie Woodcox told us more about who benefits from poppy sales.
Woodcox also told us about the tradition of an overnight vigil at the Cenotaph.
At the beginning of the Poppy sales in Cobourg, First President Jennifer Robison told us about this year’s campaign.
Legion branches across Canada are provided just over two weeks for the year’s biggest fundraiser, and it’s a tribute to the Legion’s volunteers and the generousity of residents from across Canada that programs and services for veterans can be largely provided for by the proceeds of just 14 days work.
Robison says local businesses help in a big way, both by making room for Poppy boxes and more directly.
Below is a list of services happening across Northumberland County. On November 11th, wear your Poppy with pride and attend one of the services below if you are able and remember those who’ve gone before us.
Brighton
Candlelight March Service and Ceremony
Friday November 10, meeting at the branch by 6:30 pm to march to the cenotaph.
A donation of $2.00 is appreciated for your candle to honour a veteran, unknown soldier, family member or whomever you would like to remember. Please come to join the band, cadets, veterans and members on this evening.
Remembrance Day Service
November 11th beginning at 10:30am in Memorial Park, Downtown Brighton
Cobourg
Remembrance Day Service
Saturday, November 11, 2023 – Service in the park and parade. The parade will form up at 10 am in front of the Legion on Orr Street. The service in the Victoria Park will start at 10:30 am.
Cocktails and Dinner at the Branch
Cocktails begin at 5 pm with dinner following at 6 pm for $20 per person and at no charge for veterans or their caregiver.
Port Hope
Remembrance Day Service
Saturday, November 11, 2023 – Legion members, colour troops and piper will gather in Lent Lane at 10:15 a.m. to march down the lane to Memorial Park Cenotaph for the Remembrance Day Service beginning at 10:30 a.m. A portion of Augusta and Queen Streets will be closed to ensure a traffic free corner during the ceremony and safe spectator viewing/participation in the service beginning at 10:15 a.m.
Canton
Remembrance Day Service
Saturday, November 11, 2023 – The annual Remembrance Day Service at the Canton Cenotaph is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.
Hastings
Remembrance Day Service
Saturday, November 11, 2023 – 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
10 Front Street in Hastings
Campbellford
Candlelight Vigil
November 10th – 6:30 process from the Legion to the Centaph
Remembrance Day Service
Saturday, November 11, 2023 – 11:00 AM & Dinner 9:00 PM
All are invited to join the Legion in a Civic Service Ceremony that takes place at the cross of sacrifice Cenotaph in Campbellford. Later in the evening a dinner will be held at the Legion to honour our Vets, please email for more details
Warkworth
Remembrance Day Service
Saturday, November 11, 2023 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
All are invited to join the community in honouring and remembering Canada’s veterans at the Warkworth Cenotaph at 35 Church Street in Warkworth
For a list of services in towns and villages not listed, use this link to find the closest to you: Remembrance Day Ceremonies (legion.ca)
Written by Joseph Goden
