b'Two minutes of silence.Never ever forget.For those who leave HONOUR. THANK. REMEMBER. WHY REMEMBER? never to return. The most sacrosanct and central element in Remembrance is the Wars have touched the lives of Canadians of all ages, all races, allFor those who return Two Minutes of Silence. During this time of re ection, please pause social classes. Fathers, sons, daughters, sweethearts: they were killedbut are never the same. to honour, thank and remember our Fallen. in action, they were wounded, and thousands who returned wereWe Remember. Pilgrimage of Remembrance forced to live the rest of their lives with the physical and mental scars The Royal Canadian Legion Pilgrimage of Remembrance began in 1936 of war. The people who stayed in Canada also servedin factories, with a visit to Vimy, France for the unveiling of the Canadian National in voluntary service organizations, wherever they were needed.Vimy Memorial. Since that time, promoting a pilgrimage has been a part Yet for many of us, war is a phenomenon seen through the lens of a of the Legions efforts to encourage Remembrance Pilgrimages are television camera or a journalists account ofghting in distant parts conducted every two years. The next Pilgrimage of Remembrance is of the world. Our closest physical and emotional experience may beContracting Inc.scheduled for July 2021. the discovery of wartime memorabilia in a family attic. But even items such as photographs, uniform badges, medals, and diaries can seemwww.weis ockcontracting.comTodays pilgrimage encompasses some of the most important, asvague and unconnected to the life of their owner. For those of us born well as some of the least known, events of the First World War andduring peacetime, all wars seem far removed from our daily lives.the Second World War. Over 15 days, pilgrims experience being inWe often take for granted our Canadian values and institutions, the trenches of the First Word War and the beaches of Normandy,our freedom to participate in cultural and political events, and our and visit sites throughout Northern France and Belgium. They alsoright to live under a government of our choice. The Canadians experience the emotions of Veterans, and of those they liberated.who went off to war in distant lands went in the belief that the Ceremonies of Remembrance will be conducted at the cemeteriesvalues and beliefs enjoyed by Canadians were being threatened. where so many Canadians found theirnal resting place. They truly believed that Without freedom there can be no Taking a pilgrimage is important for a variety of reasons. For thoseensuring peace and without peace no enduring freedom.who fought on the battle elds, a pilgrimage provides an opportunity to not only visit their fallen comrades, but also for closure that mayBy remembering their service and their sacri ce, we recognizeSCUGOG MEMORIALonly be possible through revisiting the site(s) of so many memories.the tradition of freedom these men and women fought toPUBLIC LIBRARYFor those who lost family and loved ones on theelds, a pilgrimagepreserve. They believed that their actions in the present would is a way to shorten the distance between home and the site of themake a signi cant difference for the future, but it is up to us to Revera loss. For people who only connect with the battle elds throughensure that their dream of peace is realized. On Remembrance231 Water St., Port PerryDay, we acknowledge the courage and sacri ce of those history books and our Canadian heritage, visiting these sites is remembers an opportunity to more fully understand the sacri ces that werewho served their country and acknowledge our responsibility905-985-7686www.scugoglibrary.camade by many for the freedom that we continue to enjoy today. to work for the peace they fought hard to achieve.(Reprinted from the legion.cales)(Reprinted from the legion.cales)OVERRIDGE YOUR ONE STOP SHOP!Port Perry Villa recognizes the braveMAKEmen and women who served theirGlenn & Kelly and staff would like to thank those who country and fought for our freedom.sacri\x1f ced to allow us our freedom.We are proud to serve the many Veterans who now call Revera home.On Remembrance Day, we thank you.Overridge Fireplaces is your local Napoleon expert. Port Perry Villa Fireplaces, Furnaces, 15987 Simcoe Street, Port Perry A/C, Barbecues905-985-3312reveraliving.comBBQPROMO 1575 Highway 7A, Port PerryProud partner with theON NOW!Royal Canadian Legion.170 Casimir St., Port Perry905-985-0715www.overridge\x1f replace.ca 905-985-5277 905-985-850748 FO FOFOCUCSUS S NEOPVTEEMMBBEERR2200116949FOCCUUSS NSOEVPETMEMBEBRER 2 0210916'