Remembrance Sunday November 3rd, 2019

The Sunday prior to Remembrance Day (November 3rd) multiple services will be held, starting at 8:30 a.m.

Centennial Park. Fenwick                            8:30 AM

Ridgeville Cenotaph                                     9:30 AM

Holy Trinity Anglican Church –  Fonthill  10:30 AM

Peace Park  Fonthill                                     12:30 PM

Afterwards the public is welcomed back to the Fonthill Legion (141 Hwy 20 E Fonthill) for a light lunch.

Local citizens are invited to attend at any one or all of the Pelham cenotaph locations along with local war veterans, civic officials, Legion Members, members of local armed forces regular and reserve units, military cadets, firefighter and police officers and ex- servicemen and women.

Wreaths of remembrance poppies are laid by representatives of a wide cross section of community organizations on the memorials and two minutes’ silence is are held at each location during a ceremony of remembrance.

As part of Remembrance Sunday an ecumenical observance is held at one of our local churches each year which includes remembrance themed contemplation and prayers for peace among the nations of the world. This year Holy Trinity Anglican Church is the host venue for this special service that is open to the general public and scheduled for 10:30 am.

Remembrance Day Sunday, November 11th

The Remembrance service begins at approximately 10:45 am in Veterans Park in front of the Legion. Afterwards the public is invited to come into the Legion for a light lunch.