Winnipeg, MB – Members of the public are invited to attend a Candlelight Service on Sunday, September 10 at 7 p.m. in Brookside Cemetery, 3001 Notre Dame Avenue to commemorate Canada's 150th anniversary and honour those who have served in times of war and peace.
“As we celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary, we cannot forget the brave Canadian men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice to ensure we live in a democracy where all individuals are treated as equals regardless of race, creed or religion.” said Jon Reyes, Special Envoy for Military Affairs for the Province of Manitoba. “We are a shining example to the world of what society can be if it is based on a foundation of inclusiveness, human rights and opportunity for all. With their deaths, our Canadian fallen protected and preserved the values we hold dear and gave us the country we have today. Every Canadian who joins our armed forces is prepared to make that sacrifice. I want to express our deepest gratitude for their service."
“So much of the story of Winnipeg is inscribed at Brookside Cemetery,” said Mayor Brian Bowman. “On Sunday, we will gather to remember, give thanks, and carry on a story that has shaped all of us as a city, a province, and a nation. I encourage all Winnipeggers to find time to experience this year’s Candlelight Service of Remembrance where we will pause and reflect on Canada's 150th anniversary and honour those who have served our country in times of war and peace.”
Brookside Cemetery Field of Honour is one of the oldest and largest military interment sites in Canada. Nearly 11,000 brave men and women who served in Canada’s armed forces are buried here. It is also home to the only Commonwealth War Graves Commission “Stone of Remembrance” in Canada, as well as many other important military monuments.
For more information, visit City of Winnipeg – Cemeteries.