The Royal Canadian Legion – West Vancouver Branch #60 holds the sacred trust of ensuring the tradition of Remembrance is observed by Canadians every year at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month.
This service is for the public to gather and honour our veterans and those currently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. All members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The parade starts at 10:45 a.m. from 18th Street and proceeds along Marine Drive to the memorial arch at Memorial Park (located across the street from the West Vancouver Memorial Library).
The Ceremony of Remembrance starts at 10:50 a.m. at the memorial arch.
Program
- Welcome - Elder Sempúlyan Stewart Gonzales– Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation)
- Singing of O Canada
(bilingual lyrics)
O Canada! Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all of us command.
Car ton bras sait porter l’épée,
Il sait porter la croix!
Ton histoire est une épopée
Des plus brillants exploits.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. - Last Post
- Moment of Silence
- Lament
- Rouse
- Act of Remembrance (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, French and English)
- Meditation and Prayer
- Singing of the HYMN – Abide With Me
Abide with me: fast falls the eventide;
the darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide.
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.
I fear no foe with thee at hand to bless,
ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if thou abide with me. - In Flanders Field (Sentinel Secondary School)
- Wreath Laying (Official Wreaths)
- Singing of God Save the King
- March Past
- Wreath Laying – Community and Individuals Wreaths
Placed wreaths will remain at the Memorial Arch until November 18, 2025.
Following the service, there will be Open Houses at these locations:
West Vancouver Legion Branch 60
All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
West Vancouver Memorial Library
The Book of Remembrance will be on display. Refreshments will be served.
Sponsored and hosted by the friends of the library.