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Niagara on the Lake Cenotaphs

Remembrance

Importance of Remembrance

Canadians often associate The Royal Canadian Legion with Remembrance ceremonies and events. Through these initiatives, we honour and remember Canada’s fallen Veterans and help ensure Canadians never forget. 


For many, our most widely known activity is the annual Poppy campaign that leads up to Remembrance Day. Legion members and other volunteers distribute thousands of Poppies, and gratefully accept donations to raise money in support of Veterans and their families.


Most importantly, take a moment now and then to reflect on the freedoms and peace in your life, and to remember the men and women who served and sacrificed for all we have today.


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Since 1923 the observance of Armistice Day had been combined with Thanksgiving Day. However in 1930 Branch 124 held a memorial service at the Township cenotaph in Queenston. In 1931, at the urging of the Canadian Legion, November 11 was set aside as the official day of observance for Armistice Day.

Remembrance is Year Round

There are many opportunities available to anyone wishing to show their appreciation for those who served, including:
-Becoming a Legion member to support Veterans year-round

-Making a donation to the Legion’s Poppy Trust Fund

-Saying “Thank you” to a Veteran

-Wearing a Poppy

-Planting Poppy seeds or growing a garden of Remembrance

-Visiting a cenotaph

-Wearing or displaying commemorative items from the Poppy Store 

-Visiting the Canadian War Museum or local history museums

-Volunteering to help Veterans, and more!

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Cenotaphs

Sergeant and Arms Flag Cenotaph Niagara Remembrance Doug Garrett

Old Town

The cenotaph in the center of Queen St. is frequently (but incorrectly) referred to as the Clock Tower. After the first World War, our Citizen soldiers were buried near where they fell on the battlefields of Europe, The National Government offered grants to the localities, to create a permanent reminder of their lost sons. 


Through 1919 and 1920 the debate in town was what type of memorial was best. They formed a committee of 27 prominent towns folk. General C. Nelles, who lost a son in this war, favoured a memorial hospital, George Rand and other thought a unique feature, like a clock tower was needed. Two years later the whole town voted. 632 votes were cast, half in favour of a clock tower, others voted for a hospital or a sports field. On June 23 1922, this cenotaph was officially unveiled by Lt. Governor H.T. Cockshutt. 4 years later the Memorial in Queenston would be erected. 

Queenston Cenotaph on Remembrance Day during the Remembrance Ceremony

Queenston

After the first World War, our Citizen soliders were buried near where they fell on the battlefield of Europe, Again, the Government offered grants to the localities, to create a permanent reminder of their lost sons. In 1926 the Memorial in Queenston was erected to honour those from the township who were lost. The names of those lost in World War Two were added in 1947.

General Nelles

As our veterans pass, this flag is lowered as a salute. This has become our symbol and our rally point to remember all of our losses. 

Military Service Submissions requested

MSRB VIII - accepting applications until June/21

Recognizing our Veterans Military Service

Submission can be mailed to:

410 King Street, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario L0S 1J0, Canada

Questions? 905-468-2353/legion124@gmail.com

Military Service Recognition Book Volume VIII Application (pdf)

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Unfortunately, the below members of Branch 124 have passed on in 2020:

Dal Sartor

William Walker Jr.

Blanche Quinne

in honour of the men of the town/township of Niagara

WWI 1914-1918 (Town)

WWI 1914-1918 (Town)

WWI 1914-1918 (Town)

 Best, Robert F.   

 Currie, WM. Perry 

 Houghton, Tom Hadley  

 Houghton, Robert C. 

 Longhurts, Herbert  

 Nisbet, Walter L. 

 Ryan, Gordon B. 

 Shepherd, Edwin C.  

 Thomas, Reginald 

 Thompson, Charles T.   

WWII 1939-1945 (Town)

WWI 1914-1918 (Town)

WWI 1914-1918 (Town)

 Dietsch, J.J. 

 Dinwiddie, G.C.  

 Grafton, F.W. 

 Greaves, R.  

 Grieg, G.M. 

 Grimstead, J.E.  

 Hall, J.M 

 Hindle, P.S. 

 Pickard, A.

 Scott, G. 

 Thompson, E. Winnett 

 Unger, J. 

 Wraith, W. 

 Yates, L.A.  

 Yates, P.E.G.  

WWl 1914-1918 (Township)

WWII 1939-1945 (Township)

WWII 1939-1945 (Township)

 Archer, William                  

kk Cowl, Albert 

 Cowl, Henry 

 Cudney, Leslie

 Green, Adelburt S.
Griffiths, Lloyd 

 Hatt, James
Houghton, Ernest 

 Kelson, John M. 

 Legatt, Frederick 

 Lowery, Wright 

 McKay, John

 McCoy, Charles
McLeod, Arthur
McLeod,William 

 Nelles, Norman C 

 Peters, Edward 

 Rennie, James 

 Wilmott, James 

WWII 1939-1945 (Township)

WWII 1939-1945 (Township)

WWII 1939-1945 (Township)

 Adam, R.C. 

 Brown, W. 

 Cooper, D.

 Duggan, F.C 

 Fast, J. 

 Grange, A.H. 

 Hollingsworth, G. 

 Hutchinson, J.A. 

 Hutchinson, J.L. 

 Manley, N.H.

 Parr, D.F.
Ward, F.
Wing, R.E. 


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