Tuesday, May 27, 2014

CDN D-Day

From Veterans' Affairs Canada:
"70th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy"

To commemorate the historic 70th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, the Government of Canada is presenting commemorative ceremonies in France.
 
To commemorate the historic 70th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, the Government of Canada is presenting commemorative ceremony in Ottawa.
  • June 6 (1:00 pm) - Commemorative ceremony in partnership with the Canada Aviation and Space Museum and the Canadian War Museum at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, Ottawa
Community Events:
  • Alberta
  • June 6, 2014 (10:30 AM) - On the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, 3rd Canadian Division will hold a Patching Ceremony to mark the change from Land Forces Western Area to the historically significant 3rd Canadian Division. 3rd Canadian Division previously existed during World War I, while 3rd Canadian Infantry Division served during World War II. 3rd Canadian Division has been assigned the traditional "French Grey" divisional patch, which will be worn on the left shoulder of the military dress uniform. Members on parade during the Patching Ceremony will be presented with their divisional patch, while the 3 Canadian Division Commander, Brigadier-General J.C.G. Juneau, OMM, MSM, CD will be presented with the divisional flag. The Patching Ceremony is open to the public. In particular, we are hoping that some veterans from D-Day and 3rd Canadian Infantry Division will attend. Any 3rd Canadian Infantry Division or D-Day veterans planning on attending are requested to RSVP by Wednesday, 28 May, 2014
  • June 6, 2014 (1:30 PM) - Commemorate the 70th Anniversary of D-Day and the 14th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Airborne Monument at the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion Cairn (Airborne Monument) Siffleur Falls, Albert Confirm all details and times with organizer Mr. Bill Dickson abn339@shaw.ca or 780-459-0947 Accomodations: David Thompson Resort 1-888-810-2102 info@davidthompsonresort.com
  • June 7, 2014 (10:45 AM) - Join us at the Bomber Command Museum as we commemorate the 70th Anniversary of D-Day with a focus on the contributions of Bomber Command. Saturday Program: Lancaster Cockpit Tours, Photo opportunities, and Demonstrations: 11:00 a.m. Special D-Day Program 12:30 a.m. Lancaster Merlin Engines Run-up & Bristol Hercules Engine Run-up 1:00 p.m. Hawk-One Demonstration 2:30 p.m. Lancaster Merlin Engines Run-up & Bristol Hercules Engine Run-up
  • British Columbia
  • May 16, 2014 (10:00 AM) - June 6, 1944: The largest Allied operation of World War II began in Normandy France. "D-Day: Normandy 1944" brings this monumental event to the world's largest screen for the first time. Rated G. Many show times, check listings.
  • May 17, 2014 (10:00 AM) - This will be a military living history event to mark the 75th Anniversary of the beginning of Second World War and the 70Th Anniversary of D-Day. By the use of period uniforms, equipment, drill and tactics the visitor will be able to step back in time to the Second World War era and be educated on the sacrifices and help commemorate the men and women of the Second World War generation who helped bring victory to the Allies.
  • May 29, 2014 (6:45 PM) - Honour those who have served and are currently serving in the cause of peace and freedom. Please join us and lay a candle which will burn until midnight in silent tribute to our Canadian Servicemen and Servicewomen, past and present. Our thoughts especially will be for those who died on D-Day, on the eve of the 70th anniversary of that Second World War battle. Service starts at 6:45 p.m. sharp. The ceremony is located in Esquimalt, in the middle of Gorge Vale Golf Course, with entrance off of Colville Road. Please allow extra time to get to the cemetery from the parking area. Shuttle service will be available. June 6, 2014 (1:30 AM) - Launch of memoir by 93 year old CWAC veteran, providing intimate description of daily life of CWACs in wartime Britain, including experiences of D-Day, VE Day, VJ day; air raids of 1843-44 including buzz bomb and rocket attacks; routines at Canadian Military Headquarters in London and Headquarters Canadian Reinforcement Units in the Farnborough-Aldershot area; travels throughout Britain and the Irish Republic. Note that, unlike other memoirs by servicewomen, this one is not self-published, and has been endorsed by Canadian historian Allen Andrews and Lady Penny Mountbatten. It is very likely the last memoir to be written by a CWAC veteran. The author extends a welcome to all who wish to join her in this celebration.
  • Manitoba
  • May 4, 2014 (2:00 PM) - Please join us at our annual Decoration Day parade and service. We are commemorating the 70th anniversary of D-Day at Winnipeg's Cenotaph on Memorial Boulevard. Come pay tribute to those who fought for freedom.  June 7, 2014 (10:30 AM) - All are welcome to commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy in Vimy Ridge Memorial Park.
  • June 9, 2014 (7:00 PM) - The 60 Royal Canadian Sea Cadets (Swiftsure) and the 26th Field Regiment RCA-XII Manitoba Dragoons Museum are hosting a community-wide tea and fundraiser in commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of D-Day. Please RSVP by May 27th to Lorna.
  • New Brunswick
  • June 6, 2014 (11:00 AM) - This event will mark the 75th anniversary of the beginning of World War Two and the beginning of the Battle of the Atlantic, and the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Normandy. We will remember those area veterans who served aboard the ships HMS Jervis Bay and HMCS Saint John, and those who flew with 410 (City of Saint John0 Squadron, RCAF. We will also dedicate a RCAF Memorial in this veterans memorial park, making the park a Combined Operations Park. This is a free event, followed by a reception.
  • June 7, 2014 (10:30 AM) - Anniversary of D-Day and Official Rebadging of the North Shore (NB) Regiment
  • June 7, 2014 (11:00 AM) - Town of Sackville Royal Canadian Air Force Memorial Unveiling Day June 7 – commemorating and honouring the men and women from the Tantramar Region involved in the RCAF past, present and future. Unveiling a display containing a propeller from an Avro Anson and an interpretive panel. Schedule: 11 a.m. at Sackville Memorial Park, ceremonial procession, speeches by dignitaries, music, and the unveiling. 12:30 p.m. A reception, with free food and featuring the Sackville Citizen’s Band, at the Tantramar Veterans’ Memorial Civic Centre. 2 p.m. a new RCAF themed display will be unveiled at the Boultenhouse Heritage Centre, 29 Queen’s Rd.
  • June 8, 2014 (1:15 PM) - Parade will form up at 1:15 p.m. and proceed to the Veterans Health Care Unit. Ceremony will be held outside. Reception and refreshments will followi the ceremony at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 6, 100 War Veterans Avenue.
  • Nova Scotia
  • June 3, 2014 (2:00 AM) - In honour of the 70th anniversary of D-Day, the public is invited to attend a special, commemorative event at Parkland Clayton Park in Halifax. Special guest Mr. Fred Turnbull, a WWII naval operations veteran and author of The Invasion Diaries, will share his remarkable and heroic story through select readings from his book and will take questions from the audience. Signed copies of Mr. Turnbull’s book will be available for purchase, with all proceeds going to the Battle of the Atlantic Place project. Seating is limited, please RSVP by calling 446-8505. June 6, 2014 (7:00 PM) - Na Gaisgich Pipes and Drums presents a “ Pipes of War” concert which will focus both on the events of D-Day and the importance that pipes and drums had on military efforts over the ages. This year the infantry regiment of the North Nova Scotia Highlanders will be highlighted. Admission: $20 Tickets available from the deCoste Centre Box Office: Phone: 902-485-8848 Toll-free: 1-800-353-5338
  • Ontario
  • May 9, 2014 (7:30 PM) - The Forest City Singers present “Freedom” a concert to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of D-day and in gratitude for all our veterans at the Mount St. Joseph Chapel (485 Windermere Road) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door and cost for adults is $15 and children under 12 years are free. All veterans are admitted free. For more information call 519-434-0414.
  • June 1, 2014 (11:00 AM) - The Algonquin Regiment Veterans Association will host the 70th Anniversary D-Day Remembrance and Annual Flag Raising Ceremony at the Monument that borders the Rotary/Algonquin Fitness Trail. A red rose will be placed at the foot of the Memorial by a young Algonquin Cadet during the ceremony.
  • June 1, 2014 (10:45 AM) - D-Day parade and service presented by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606 in partnership with Branch 258. Bands and Legion members will lead parade, ceremony and wreath placement.
  • June 1, 2014 (11:00 AM) - Tamworth D-Day parade is featuring a Legion Colour Party. Memorial service at the Cenotaph includes wreath-laying followed by a luncheon at RCL Branch 458.
  • June 6, 2014 (11:30 AM) - The Government of Canada and the Canadian War Museum will hold a Commemorative Ceremony for the 70th Anniversary of D-Day and the Landing at Normandy, at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. 11:30 am to 12:15 am - Live broadcast of the ceremonies to mark the 70th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy in France at the Theatre of the Canada Aviation and Space museum. 13:00 to 14:00 - Ceremony to mark the 70th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.
  • June 6, 2014 (1:00 PM) - The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 56 will mark the 70th anniversary of D-Day with a special ceremony. At 1 p.m., in front of the legion on Clarence Street West, a public ceremony will be held to commemorate the day. As part of the event a red maple tree will be planted before refreshments are served at the legion. Northland Point and Portal Village have already been engaged so seniors living there can attend. The general public is encouraged to attend. June 6, 2014 (12:00 PM) - On Friday, June 6, the City of Toronto will mark the 70th anniversary of D-Day - the Allied forces' invasion of Normandy, France that took place on June 6, 1944. Please join members of Toronto City Council in honouring those who took part in D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.
  • June 7, 2014 (10:30 AM) - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 109 will commemorate D-Day with a parade of Veterans and Legion Members and a special Act of Remembrance at Goderich’s recently restored Town Square Cenotaph as well as at the town's Dutch Liberation Memorial Park. Musical entertainment will be provided by a brass and pipe bands and there will be activities for children. Members of the Canadian Forces will attend and parade with the veterans, Legion members and cadets. The formal events at the Cenotaph and at Dutch Liberation Memorial Park will be followed by a Legion reception (with food and refreshments) and a dance featuring War era- music.
  • June 7, 2014 (5:00 PM) - The Legion Branch 639 Restoule will be celebrating D-Day's 70th Anniversary with a Dinner Gala on June 7, 2014. As guests, all surviving Veterans of WWII within the Branch area. There will be decorations and scenes depicting Juno Beach 6 June at the Legion (inside and outside).
  • July 1, 2014 (7:00 PM) - A Canadian WWII Veteran returns to France for the 60th anniversary of D-Day. Jake meets a charming and inquisitive young girl who challenges him to make peace with his past.
  • Prince Edward Island
  • June 1, 2014 (1:45 AM) - Commemorative Parade & Remembrance Service for D-Day (6 Jun 1944) - Sun 1 Jun 1:45pm - form up parade at Charlottetown Legion, and march to Cenotaph 2:00pm - Cenotaph service, followed by reception at Legion
  • Quebec
  • May 31, 2014 (1:30 PM) - On the 70th anniversary of the Normandy landings, with veterans of the Régiment de la Chaudière and other units in attendance, the Régiment de la Chaudière Museum invites the public to a preview of a documentary by Alain Stanké, Nom de code: Les carottes sont cuites, which will be broadcast on Radio-Canada. The event will also feature the launch of Mr. Stanké's book, Histoires vécues du débarquement, 6 juin 1944 : le matin des canadiens, and an autograph session with the author.
  • June 6, 2014 (3:00 PM) - On the 70th anniversary of the Normandy landings, with veterans of the Régiment de Maisonneuve, journalists and journalism students in attendance, the public is invited to a discussion on the role of war correspondents and their role in democracy. This event is being run jointly by the Consulate of the United States and the Régiment de Maisonneuve. June 8, 2014 (1:30 PM) - On the 70th anniversary of the Normandy landings, with veterans and members of the Sherbrooke area in attendance, Unit 318 of the Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans in Canada invites the public to a commemorative ceremony and wreath laying at the monument at Lennoxville City Hall.
  • June 13, 2014 (11:00 AM) - On the 70th anniversary of the Normandy landings and the centenary of the First World War, the Rendez-vous naval invites the public to visit the Port of Quebec, where they can tour the military ships on site and visit exhibitions about art and the horror of the trenches.
^ It's great to see both the Canadian Government and Provinces are going to remember the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings in both France (where they took place) as well as around Canada (where the soldiers came from.) It was the largest sea invasion ever and helped to end the war years sooner. ^
 
http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/history/second-world-war/d-day/70th-anniversary?utm_source=VAC&utm_medium=WEB_GRAPHICS_355_2&utm_content=_2014_DDA
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