Vaughan recognizes Remembrance Month

Each year, throughout November, the City of Vaughan commemorates the brave Canadians who risked – and, in many cases, lost – their lives during times of war, conflict and peace.

On Nov. 1, the City held its annual Remembrance Month Ceremony at Vaughan City Hall to honour and remember Canadian service members, past and present. 

Attendees were invited to share thoughts of remembrance and messages of peace on the City’s poppy wall, and view a historical exhibit, titled Defined by Duty, which pays tribute to the wartime experiences of people from Vaughan and York Region. The exhibit is available to view online at vaughan.ca/RemembranceMonth. 

On Nov. 11, the community joined Mayor Del Duca and Members of Council for a Remembrance Day Service at the Woodbridge Cenotaph.

“The red poppy pinned to our chest in November serves as a reminder of the heroic Canadians who sacrificed their lives to ensure our future,” said Mayor Steven Del Duca. “As we reflect upon the courageous people who went to war and serve today to ensure our nation’s continued freedom, their selfless acts of bravery must never be taken for granted. I hope everyone took a moment to be grateful for their sacrifice, which, ultimately, allows us the privilege of living in one of the greatest countries in the world. Lest We Forget.” 

The City of Vaughan has proclaimed November Remembrance Month in perpetuity.

Learn more about how the City of Vaughan recognized Remembrance Month at vaughan.ca/RemembranceMonth.