Remembrance Day Service

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 04:00 AM

Prince George, B.C.- Opinion 250 has prepared a special video tribute to those who served, and those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Click on the poppy photo at right for our special tribute.

Remembrance Day Services in Prince George will be held at the Civic Centre this morning at 9:00, to be followed by a procession to the cenotaph for the ceremony at 11:00 a.m.

Premier Gordon Campbell has released a special statement in recognition of Remembrance Day:

"November 11 marks the 90th anniversary of the armistice that brought World War I to a close, and in ceremonies across the province and the country we will remember the Canadians who fought and fell in that war, in World War II, Korea, UN peacekeeping actions and Afghanistan.

"We will remember young people like Stephan Stock of Campbell River, Erin Doyle of Kamloops, Jonathan Snyder of Penticton, who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom in 2008."

"We will remember them, as we remember the more than 1.6 million Canadians who served in the First and Second World Wars, and as we remember the 110,000 who never came home again.

"We owe our veterans a debt of gratitude that we can never fully repay.It is because of their sacrifices that we continue to live in a free and democratic society.

"I encourage all British Columbians to proudly wear the poppy in their lapel, and to attend a Remembrance Day service no matter where you live.

"Together we can make sure our veterans know that we remember their service to us, and that we will never forget what they have given us."

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Posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 04:00 AM in News by 250 News

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Posted by: Spring on November 11 2008 9:11 AM

Beautiful video. The early pictures reminded me of the stories my grandfather would tell me about being in the trenches during WWII. Although he came home from the war - so many did not. Then there are those lost in the later wars - so young. They are in my thoughts today.

Posted by: Chester on November 11 2008 2:30 PM

I also appreciated seeing the video clip. There was and there still is a price to be paid for the lifestyle we enjoy in Canada. We should never take it for granted. I am so thankful and grateful for all who have served and are serving in our armed forces. My heart and prayers go to all those families who have lost loved ones. May each one be blessed today in a special way knowing that they paid the ultimate price for our freedom.

Posted by: YamaDooPolCat on November 11 2008 4:56 PM

Is this the last year that we will use the cenotaph that our ancestors built?

Posted by: metalman on November 12 2008 7:10 AM

Why do you ask that, YDPC?
metalman.

Posted by: YamaDooPolCat on November 12 2008 7:59 AM

I ask because there is a city plan approved to bulldoze everything except the trees in that area. It is going to be moderized, probably with some real distasteful art, but inclusive of first nations in an abstract way.

Posted by: downnotout on November 12 2008 4:50 PM

if so than perhaps they will move it to site that I am sure those that died would like to remember more like maybe on Conuat Hill??

Posted by: interceptor on November 13 2008 7:07 AM

Here is a link to the story Yamadoo is talking about
http://www.opinion250.com/blog/view/10847/13/veteran's+plaza-spirit+square+design+o.k.