Maple Ridge, BC

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Remembrance Day 2020

1. What is happening for Remembrance Day in Maple Ridge?

Remembrance Day will look different than usual this year due to Covid-19. The ceremony will be held online and will be available via livestream on the Legion Branch 88 website, Branch 88’s Facebook Page, the City of Maple Ridge website and the City of Pitt Meadows website.

2. Where can I watch the online Maple Ridge Remembrance Day Ceremony?

The Maple Ridge Legion will host a livestream commemoration that can be viewed from the following locations online starting at 10:45 AM:

The National broadcast will be streamed on the Canadian Legion Facebook Page.

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3. How is Remembrance Day different this year?

Remembrance Day plans adhere to the Provincial Health order to restrict gatherings during the current pandemic:

No public event or veteran’s parade - please do not gather at Memorial Peace Park
Spectators are asked to “Remember in Place” by staying home and watching the livestream
Maple Ridge Legion Branch #88’s livestream ceremony starts at 10:45 AM
Help show your support to veterans by posting a poppy in your front window of your residence and post a photo to you social media channels using #RememberInPlace and/or #PoppyInTheWindow
If you do decide to visit the Cenotaph for personal memorials and/or to lay a wreath, please follow physical distancing guidelines, remain two meters from other family groups, limit your time if others are waiting and wear a mask. Wreaths are to be removed by the respective residents and/or groups the following day (November 12) by 12:00 PM. City staff will be at the Memorial Peace Park Cenotaph from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on November 11 to support those laying a wreath or paying their respects.

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4. What time does the local, livestream ceremony begin?

The local, livestreamed Remembrance Day Ceremony starts at 10:45 AM online.

5. Can I lay a wreath at the Cenotaph?

While there are no official ceremonies taking place at the Cenotaphs in Maple Ridge (Memorial Peace Park) or Pitt Meadows (Spirit Square), we understand that some people may still wish to attend these sites for personal memorials and/or to lay a wreath. If you do attend one of the sites, please practice physical distancing, limit your time if others are waiting and wear a mask. Wreaths are to be removed by the respective residents and/or groups the following day (November 12) by 12:00 PM.

City staff will be at the Memorial Peace Park Cenotaph from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on November 11 to support those laying a wreath or paying their respects. We encourage people to stay at home and follow the official ceremony online using their computer, tablet or smart phone.

6. Will there be a parade at this year’s Remembrance Day?

For the safety of veterans and community members, there will be no parade.

7. Where can I purchase a poppy?

Poppies are available at many local businesses including grocery stores, liquor stores and other establishments in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Digital poppies are also available here and donations to the Legion can be made here.

8. Why do we wear a poppy on Remembrance Day?

The poppy is worn each year during the Remembrance period to honour Canada’s fallen. The poppy was officially adopted as the Flower of Remembrance on July 5, 1921 and continues to be worn every year. Thanks to millions of Canadians each November who wear a poppy, the memories of those who fell in battle remain strong.