Remembrance Day 2020 – Grande Prairie Legion Branch 54

This was recently posted to  MyGrandePraireNow

“Grande Prairie is being asked to mark Remembrance Day from a distance this year. While the two annual ceremonies are still going ahead, organizers of both say they are not open to the general public due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The Grande Prairie Legion Branch 54 typically holds an event at Revolution Place on November 11th. However, Secretary Bobbie Vangurp says a private ceremony will instead be held at the legion, available to the public via live stream.

“All all the wreaths have to be pre-laid. We are still doing sales, so anyone who wants to purchase a wreath is encouraged to do so, and we will have them pre-laid for the ceremony here.”

She adds the decision to withhold a major public ceremony was a difficult one, but it came down to wanting everyone to have the same opportunity to show their respect.”

To remember our veterans and to show respect to those still serving in Canada’s Forces,  NWARTA’s practice has been to purchase a wreath on behalf of its members.  As the above post indicates the ceremony will be live streamed and while NWARTA reps will not attend, a wreath will be placed on behalf of NWARTA members.

We are told you will be able to access the live stream through the  Grande Prairie Legion Branch 54 Facebook page beginning at 10:45 on November the 11^th.