A number of road closures will be in place in the capital city this morning until after the Remembrance Day parade and ceremony at the National War Memorial.
The Royal Canadian Legion’s parade will begin at the Sergeant’s Memorial on Queen’s Road at 10:10, from where it will proceed to the National War Memorial for 10:45.
The Remembrance Day ceremony will begin at 10:55.
In the meantime, today is a Shops Closing Day in Newfoundland and Labrador. That means all provincial and municipal government offices are closed.
Via the 36th Canadian Brigade Group on (submitted)
Meanwhile members of the 37 Canadian Brigade Group will join veterans, families and residents across the province for Remembrance Day ceremonies.
Members of the 37 Combat Engineer Regiment will conduct a 21-gun salute at Signal Hill as part of Remembrance commemorations.
The brigade is advising the public that their members will be carrying military weapons as part of their ceremonial duties and apart from the salute at Signal Hill, no firing is planned as part of Remembrance Day activities.
Members of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Band march across the battlefield of Beaumont Hamel after a ceremony unveiling the new permanent Danger Tree at the 110th anniversary of the battles of the Somme and Beaumont-Hamel (Photo by Master Corporal Daniel Chiasson)
Premier Tony Wakeham is paying tribute to the many Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who answered the call on this Remembrance Day.
He rose in the House of Assembly last week to offer his thanks to the service and sacrifices paid.
“Many made the ultimate sacrifice, while others returned home carrying the lasting effects of their service.
On November 11, we pause to honour their courage, dedication and selflessness. We remember those who never came home, those who served in uniform, and the families who stood beside them through times of uncertainty and loss.
As we gather at war memorials throughout our province, we are reminded that remembrance is not only about reflecting on the past. It is also about recognizing those who serve today and renewing our commitment to the freedoms secured through the sacrifices of those who came before us.”
Members of the Royal Canadian Legion at Beaumont Hamel for 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme ( Master Corporal Daniel Chiasson)
