Due to several acts of aggression towards military personnel in Canada last year, some members had been warned to limit wearing their uniforms to official duties.
That鈥檚 something Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel Allan De Genova of 15th Field Regiment wants to change.
鈥淚鈥檓 of the feeling we don鈥檛 need to hide, but we should stand with honour,鈥� said De Genova. 鈥淚鈥檓 proud to represent all of the men and women who give of themselves every day. It鈥檚 our duty to be able to recognize that.鈥�
To that end, De Genova wants all honorary officers across Canada to wear their camouflage work uniform for the entirety of Veteran鈥檚 Week, Nov. 5 to 11. De Genova, a realtor by trade, plans to wear his uniform to all military events, on personal errands and to meetings.
鈥淧eople will not only see the poppy, but also the uniform,鈥� said De Genova. 鈥淎nd when someone stops me to ask about it or thank me, I鈥檒l tell them, 鈥業鈥檓 an honorary, but I鈥檓 very happy to convey that message to the men and women who serve every day.鈥欌��
NOV. 7
B.C. Lions/Royal Canadian Legion Tribute to Veterans: This commemorative ceremony takes place at 4 p.m., Nov. 7, with a special salute to veterans and military valour during the annual half-time show at B.C. Place. The ceremony includes bands, military vehicles and hundreds of veterans marching in Legion and military uniform. .
听
NOV. 11
Cenotaph at Victory Square: The ceremony begins at the cenotaph on West Hastings Street between Cambie and Hamilton streets with a performance by the 麻豆传媒映画Bach Youth Choir and Sarabande at 10 a.m. Led by the 麻豆传媒映画Flag Party, the annual parade of veterans, military marching units and bands will arrive at Victory Square before the ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. At 11 a.m., the Last Post will sound followed by two minutes of silence during which a 21-gun salute by the 15th Field Artillery Regiment will be heard from Portside Park. Rouse and Lament will follow. The RCAF will conduct a fly-past moments later, weather permitting.
The service at Victory Square is organized by the 麻豆传媒映画Remembrance Day Committee, a volunteer group established by the city in the 1940s.
Remembrance Day at UBC War Memorial Gym: This year marks the 64th听year the University of British Columbia has hosted a Remembrance Day ceremony. Everyone is welcome to attend 鈥� doors to the War Memorial Gym open at 10 a.m. and the ceremony begins at 10:45 a.m. Light refreshments will be served after the ceremony and all are welcome to stay. Due to construction surrounding the War Memorial Gym, parking is limited so participants and guests are asked to use the North Parkade or the metered spots on University Boulevard from Wesbrook Mall to East Mall.
Memorial South Park: Remembrance Day ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. at the park, located at the corner of Windsor Street and East 41st Avenue.
Japanese Canadian War Memorial: Remembrance Day ceremony begins at 10:40 a.m. at the Japanese Canadian Cenotaph in Stanley Park.
麻豆传媒映画Crab Park: Remembrance Day ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. at the park, located at the very north end of Main Street at 149 East Waterfront Rd.
Chinatown Memorial: Remembrance Day ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m. at the corner of Keefer and Columbia streets.
[email protected]
@sthomas10
听
