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f ! '* r'V.'N, jÊÉg! /w, ; i IPPÉËM'î 6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, November 6, 1996 Nov Poppy Serves as the Symbol for Soldiers The poppy is widely recognized recognized as a symbol for soldiers who died in battle, but for many Canadians the blood red flower also signifies the spirit of Canadian unity, recalling a time when Canadians were passionately united in a common common cause: freedom. That is when, many say, Canada Canada truly became a nation. When on foreign shores, soldiers soldiers from Newfoundland to British Columbia fought, suffered, suffered, and died together, and Canadians at Home pitched in to support them. And all for Canada. It has become a tradition to pay tribute to those who died in the two world wars by wearing wearing a poppy, the flower that grows in abundance in the fields of France and Belgium where Canadian soldiers are buried. But today there is another reason; Over the years Canada has lost the spirit of unity forged during that remarkable period. What better occasion than Remembrance Day, November November 11, to recall that time when Canadians knew this country was worth fighting for. When men and women of all ages, colours, religions and regions regions of Canada recognized that together they could overcome overcome forces which threatened to destroy their country and their future. That together they were invincible. This message remains true to day although the forces that threaten our country once again, come from within. What should be our response? There can be only one. We will stand united, as did those young Canadians who believed so passionately in freedom. And, in tribute to their sacrifices and to demonstrate demonstrate our belief in a united Canada, we will remember to wear a poppy this, and eveiy, Remembrance Day. Where Donations Are Being Spent Money donated during The Royal Canadian Legion's annual annual Poppy-Remembrance Campaign is placed in public trust funds. Some of the many ways this money is used to improve improve life for people in your community include: Significant Dates in Canada's Military History 16 January 1991 Gulf War begins 27 February 1991 Gulf War hostilities end 09 April 1917 Battle of Vimy Ridge 22 April 1915 Battle of Ypres begins (first of three) 29 April 1991 Gulf War official cease-fire May 1943 Battle of the Atlantic (31 U-boats sunk) 08 May 1945 Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day) 25 May 1915 Battle of Ypres ends (first of three) 06 June 1944 Normandy Invasion (D-Day) 25 June 1950 Korean War begins 01 July 1915 Battle of the Somme begins 01 July 1916 Battle of Beaumont Hamel (Royal Newfoundland Regiment) 10 July 1940 Battle of Britain begins 10 July 1943 Invasion of Sicily 27 July 1953 Korean War ends 04 August 1914 World War I begins 15 August 1945 Victory Over Japan Day (V-J Day) 19 August 1942 Dieppe Raid 03 September 1943 Invasion of Mainland Italy An important role of The Royal Canadian Legion is to ensure that the sacrifice of Canadians lost in battle, and the horror of war not be forgotten. For more information on important dates in Canada's military history, contact Dominion Command, The Royal Canadian Canadian Legion, 359 Kent Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P OR7 or call (613)235-4391. IN FLANDERS FIELDS In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row That mark our place; and in the sky The Larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders Fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch, be yours to hold it high If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders Fields. Proudly sponsored by Macintosh Chrysler Plymouth Limited 331 Park Rd. S. 728-4638 Oshawa OJ.P. • providing assistance to needy ex-service members and their families • purchasing medical equipment equipment and appliances for community community health facilities • paying for medical research and training • building affordable housing for veterans and senior citizens • paying for bursaries for needy students • providing support services to senior citizens (meals-on- wheels, drop-in centres, etc.) Poppy Funds Support Many Worthy Causes The poppy is the symbol of Remembrance, Funds are used for the following: 1. Assistance to ex-service personnel and their dependent. 2. Low rental housing and care facilities for elderly or disabled disabled persons and their dependents. dependents. 3. Community medical appliances appliances and medical research. 4. Day care centres, meals- on-wheels, transportation and related services. 5. Cost of poppies, wreaths and supplies. COLOR PARTY -- Even rains of torrential proportions couldn't keep the community from the Remembrance Services held at the Bowmanville Cenotaph last year. In this photo, the Color Party dips the flags in honor of those who gave their lives in the two World Wars and the Korean Conflict. The Making of Remembrance Day Remembrance Day dates ensure that 11 November back to the signing of the Ar- would be set aside as a day dis- mistice at the end of World tinct and apart from any other War I on the 11th hour of the observance. It was noted as a 11th day of the 11th month of day upon which the nation 1918. While -. marked by the could pay special tribute to passing of the Armistice Day those "who gave their lives so Act it later took on greater sig- that freedom might prevail", nificance. Later, in 1970, Parliament In 1931, after insistent repre- passed "The Holidays Act" sentation by The Canadian Le- which included, among others, gion of the British Empire Ser- Remembrance Day. That sec- vice League (Now the Royal tion reads: Canadian Legion), Canada's "Throughout Canada in each Parliament amended the Act to and every year, the 11th day of November, being the day in the year 1918 on which the Great War was triumphantly concluded concluded by an armistice, is a holiday and shall be kept and observed as such under the name of Remembrance Day." While the day is a federal holiday, it does not have to be recognized as such by the individual individual provinces, and in some cases it isn't. Still, it has stood the test of time and is marked close, for instance, still have assemblies and teach its significance significance to Canada's youth. The most common way of marking the day is the Memorial Memorial Service at national, provincial, provincial, municipal and local cenotaphs cenotaphs and memorials, where veterans still parade proudly in tribute to those that did not return return from the two world wars and the Korean War. The one minute's silence at 11 a.m. is in different ways in different part of our national heritage, areas. Schools that do not May it ever remain so. Sponsored by Bowmanville Branch No. 178 Royal Canadian Legion Supporters of Meals On Wheels • Sunnybrook Hospital • Legion Service Work 0 j.p.