MOOSE JAW — To honour Canada's military veterans on the national day of remembrance, the Moose Jaw Events Centre hosted the 106th Remembrance Day ceremony to a sizable crowd before retired, active, and future members of the Canadian Armed Forces — as well as others including police officers, firefighters, cadets, Girl Guides, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) on Nov. 11.
The ceremony began with Canada's national anthem at 10:45 a.m. and the invocation conducted by Rev. Doug Shepherd at 10:47 a.m. Shepherd then read from scripture, shared a message, and led prayers to follow. The Last Post was performed by Rick Elmer, CD, followed by two minutes of silence.
Michelle Gallagher played the Lament on pipes following the two minutes of silence and Elmer then played the Rouse.
Sixteen dignitaries then laid official wreaths on behalf of the following organizations:
- Recipients of the Memorial Cross
- The Government of Canada
- The Government of Saskatchewan
- City of Moose Jaw
- Canadian Armed Forces
- The Saskatchewan Dragoons
- 2 Canadian Forces Flying School
- Snowbirds 431 (AD) Squadron
- Veterans of Moose Jaw and District
- UN NATO Veterans
- RCMP
- Moose Jaw Police Service
- ANAVETS Sask. Provincial Command
- New Southern Plains Metis Local 160
- CAE Military Aviation Training
- The Moose Jaw Events Centre
The Royal Canadian Legion would like to thank the following for their support at this year's ceremony:
- Vanier Collegiate Band and Choir directed by David Selensky
- Last Post and Reveille, courtesy of Rick Elmer, CD
- Piper Michelle Gallagher
- The Honour Guard courtesy of the Saskatchewan Dragoons including Commanding Officer Major Paul Park, CD, and Sergeant Major Tim Huckle, CD
- 15 Wing Moose Jaw including Commanding Officer Colonel Daniel Coutts, OMM, CD and Wing Chief Warrant Officer Rachel Fox, CD
- The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
- The Moose Jaw Police Service
- Moose Jaw Army, Sea, Air, and Navy League cadets
- All 15 Wing and veteran volunteers
- All Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 59 volunteers and the colour party
- W.J. Jones & Son Funeral Home
