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serve our country in wartime, armed conflict, and peace. It is also a time to remember
those who have given their lives in the pursuit of peace. On this day we wear poppies month, and on the 11th hour,
to remember and join ceremonies held at cenotaphs to commemorate all those who we pause.
served and sacrificed for our country.

As we know war memorial cenotaphs are vital commemorative sites that serve to or 2 minutes of silence.
remind us of all who have served and made the supreme sacrifice. Recently, South F A chance for personal reflection.
Stormont refurbished and re-dedicated the War Memorial Cenotaph at the Lost
Villages Museum Site. And to pay our respects to the millions of Canadians who, over our collective
I was fortunate to be at the rededication ceremony for this new memorial cenotaph. history, courageously served on the front lines of war to defend our liberty and
A committee worked over a year which planned the construction to modernize the our way of life here at home.
Milles Roches-Moulinette War memorial, which commemorates the service and That is why on Remembrance Day, Canadians gather in thousands of
sacrifices of our veterans in World War I, World War II, and the Korean war. The communities across the country to pay a solemn tribute to the heroes who
dedicated volunteer committee was able to acquire $13,000 in funding through have served, and to the many soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect our
Veterans Affairs Canada to rededicate the Milles Roches-Moulinette War memorial freedoms.
to the Lost Villages Museum Site. Other contributors to help make this vision come
to fruition were the Township of South Stormont with a $10,000 donation, the RCL We also thank the brave men and women in our Canadian Armed Forces,
Branch 569 Long Sault contributing $3,000, and Losey’s Haulage kindly donated who continue to put themselves in harms way to serve and defend us around
their labour. the world.
The exceptional site included beautiful interlocking brick pathways, picturesque On this day, like many days, I am thinking of my late Grandfather Edwin
raised gardens, a poppy stone, a third flagpole, and solar lighting for visitors to view Richard Duncan,
at night. better known as E.R. and Eddie to his family and friends. He was a
The beautiful refurbished Memorial Cenotaph will help serve our community for Bombardier with the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery, who alongside his
years on end, in the remembrance and appreciation of the sacrifices that were made five brothers, served the Allied Forces in the Second World War.
in the preservation of freedom in times of war. I remind my own children of the I’m also thinking of the SD&G Highlanders, our local regiment, who has
importance of taking time to remember those veterans who have served, including played an integral role in Canada’s military history.
their great grandfather, and to also take the time to thank those who are presently
serving in the military for their country. The iconic photo of the brave SD&G Highlanders storming Juno Beach
on D-Day, June 6, 1944, perfectly captures the magnitude of the struggle
The Cenotaph’s Ault Park site is a perfect central location for our Stormont, Dundas,
and Glengarry schools to bring classes of children to come visit and learn about our and displays the bravery shown by so many on that historic day.
deep, rich, incredible past. The Lost Villages Museum War Memorial site can be used However, despite our successes as a country and as the Allied Forces united
by educators to help teach their students about our proud Canadian history. against evil, it was not without pain and significant loss. Thousands lost their
Recently, on October 22nd, I was also able to attend the re-dedication ceremony lives on that single fateful day alone.
of the Van Camp Cenotaph in North Dundas. A dedicated committee worked hard to We must remember that the country we have built and enjoy today is a
raise funds to refurbish the monument. The cenotaph commemorates five soldiers testament to the bravery and selflessness of our soldiers, past and present. We
who fought and died in World War I. We had a great turnout of over eighty people must ensure that their sacrifices are never in vain, by upholding the values they
in attendance, who weathered the heavy rain during the ceremony. On October 29th, fought for: peace, liberty, and justice.
I was fortunate to attend the rededication of the Williamsburg Cenotaph at J.C.
Whitteker Park ,which was dedicated to Williamsburg veterans who served in various Take the time to remember those in your life, and in our community, who
conflicts. have served and made a difference.
Honouring our veterans is integral for Canadians, to always remember those who Take the time to reflect and be grateful.
have made many sacrifices to build a strong free country. Thank you for your service. And pledge to keep the words we hear and recommit to each November
Lest we forget. 11th close to our hearts and always on our minds: Lest We Forget.