Vaughan remembers
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Virtual Remembrance ceremony
on Tuesday, Nov. 1 honours those who made the ultimate sacrifice
Every November, the City of Vaughan hosts a Remembrance event to
commemorate the brave Canadians who risked – and, in many cases, lost – their
lives during war. This year’s commemoration will take place online on Tuesday,
Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. at vaughan.ca/live.
The ceremony will be
accompanied by a City-led virtual exhibit, The Battle from Above, which will
feature heroic pilots from Vaughan who fought in the World Wars and were
members of the Canadian Air Force, later called the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Through exploring rare
documents, artifacts and photographs preserved by the City, The Battle from
Above exhibit honours the experiences of Vaughan pilots and auxiliary
staff, such as John Thompson and Ed Price, and details the evolution of topics
such as the Royal Canadian Air Force, pilot training and the air force’s
Women’s Division. The exhibit also illustrates the development of aircraft and
the dangers pilots faced daily, many of whom had a life expectancy of several
weeks at the beginning of the First World War.
Thoughts of remembrance
Following the event on
Tuesday, Nov. 1, you are invited to share thoughts of remembrance and messages
of peace on the City’s virtual Poppy Wall. You can tell stories,
thank and continue to honour the individuals who risked or lost their lives
during the First and Second World Wars.
The City’s annual Remembrance event reflects the City’s commitment to
fostering active, safe and diverse communities that are inclusive, enhance
community well-being and promote respect for the City’s heritage, arts and
culture, as outlined in the 2018-2022
Term of Council Service Excellence Strategic Plan.
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