National Ceremony

Ottawa, Canada • 11 November 2019 Act of Remembrance

They shall grow not old, As we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, Nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun And in the morning, We will remember them.

Ils ne vieilliront pas comme nous Qui leur avons survécu; Ils ne connaîtront jamais L’outrage ni le poids des années. Quand viendra l’heure du Crépuscule et celle de l’aurore, Nous nous souviendrons d’eux.

AHKOMANISTESKYINOWAYAA. Matakomapiwatsyow. Kiistononii Niitomapiyopii. Otstoyimsowayii Mataaksistyikowatyow Kii Otstoyimsowaii Aahktokakstimatsawaa Aastkapisii Natosii kyotamiskapisii Kyiskanotoniis. Aakomonii Staaskyinowayow Aakomonii Staaskyinowayow. Order of Service

O Canada First Gun The Silence Second Gun Lament Rouse Act of Remembrance 21-Gun Prayers

Placing of wreaths The People of Canada: Governor General of Canada The Mothers of Canada: National The Government of Canada: The : Speaker of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Commons : Minister of Veterans Affairs The : Chief of the Defence Staff The Youth of Canada The Veterans of Canada: Dominion President, The Veterans Organizations and The Diplomatic Corps Associations and Public

Benediction Move to position at saluting base March Off Vice Regal party departs Diplomatic corps and special guests depart Organizations and individuals placing wreaths

COVER ILLUSTRATION: GRACE CLARK Silver Cross Mother Mrs. Reine Samson Dawe Captain Matthew Jonathan Dawe

Reine Samson Dawe’s early life began in by joining the military. Peter is a Major- the small town of St-Prosper, just south General and Commander of the Canadian of City. Later graduating from Special Operations Forces. Philip is a Laval University’s physiotherapy program, trauma surgeon at the General she entered a profession she enjoyed Hospital and a Major in charge of the immensely until her retirement in 2013. Canadian Forces Trauma Centre in that During her physiotherapy studies she city. James retired as a Captain in the first met her future husband Peter Dawe, PPCLI after serving five years, including now a retired Lieutenant-Colonel who a tour in Bosnia. Matthew, the youngest, served close to 35 years in the Army. was posted to 3PPCLI and served in Reine recalls the challenging and exciting Afghanistan where he died performing times as a military spouse; including his duties as a platoon Commander. regular moves within Canada and the Reine is a volunteer with organizations United States. She and her husband raised such as Canadians for Women in four active boys while she worked in a Afghanistan and The Kingston Symphony series of medical facilities often in military Association. She and her husband enjoy hospitals and clinics. time spent with their eight grandchildren. Peter, Philip, James and Matthew all Notably, 2019 marks Reine and Peter’s went on to follow their father’s example 50th wedding anniversary. Captain Matthew Jonathan Dawe

Captain Matthew J. Dawe was the 8 Platoon - known as “1-2 can do” - Commander of 8 Platoon, C Company, due to a willingness to volunteer for 3 Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light the toughest of assignments. In an Infantry Battalion (3 PPCLI). His operation to neutralize the local bomb company was part of 2 Royal Canadian maker believed to be behind a deadly Regiment Battle Group (2 RCR BG) Improvised Explosive Device that serving in Kandahar, Afghanistan. killed three of his platoon members, Born on April 1, 1980, he was killed in his vehicle was targeted by a bomb in action in Afghanistan on July 4, 2007. the road. He died instantly along with Matthew grew up with severe asthma five Canadian soldiers and an Afghan but coped well. His positive attitude interpreter. followed him everywhere, including to Beyond special honours in his name the Royal Military College in Kingston, at his former college and school – . There, he received his Civil La Salle Secondary, at Base Kingston, Engineering degree with first class and at the Collins Bay Legion, Matthew’s honours and was appointed everlasting legacy is his son Lucas. Wing Commander in his final year. With good humour, determination Posted to 3 PPCLI after graduating, and athleticism he is a reflection of his Matthew was given command of father’s accomplishments and potential. Poster and Liter ary Contests

Self-expression and creativity through words and art allow young people of all ages to learn about the various facets of Remembrance and to explore and share their thoughts and feelings. Contestants are challenged to exercise their creativity and submit a poster or to write an essay or poem on Remembrance.

The first prize winners in the Senior Categories are invited to , as guests of The Royal Canadian Legion, to represent Canada’s youth by placing a wreath at the National Remembrance Day Ceremony.

POSTER WINNERS Emma Cervinka London, ON Catholic Central High School Duchess of Kent Br. #263 Colour Poster – Senior First Place 2019

Chengyun (Melody) Xu Vancouver, BC Lord Byng Secondary School West Point Grey Branch #142 Black and White Poster – Senior First Place 2019

LITERARY WINNERS Gina Spencer Elizabeth Kirby Massey Drive, NL Cornwall, PE Corner Brook Regional High School Bluefield High School Corner Brook Branch #13 Kingston Branch #30 Essay – Senior First Place 2019 Poem – Senior First Place 2019 Outstanding

The Legion supports the cadet movement in Canada to promote leadership, fitness and the spirit of patriotism by sponsoring hundreds of cadet corps and scouting or guiding organizations across the country.

One outstanding cadet from each of the Cadet Leagues is invited to Ottawa, as guests of The Royal Canadian Legion, to represent Canada’s cadet units at the National Remembrance Day Ceremony.

CWO Evelyn Wrobel (Army Cadet) Springwater, ON CPO 1st Class Maggie Lewis (Sea Cadet) Paradise, NL F/Sgt Samantha Keow (Air Cadet) Island View, NB Participating Veter ans Groups

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae

Image: Museum Participating Veter ans Groups

5th Field Company RCE Veterans Naval Association of Canada

Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones Nursing Sisters’ Association of Canada

Air Force Association of Canada Rainbow Veterans of Canada

Airborne Regiment Association RCMP Veterans’ Association of Canada Royal Newfoundland Regiment Army Navy and Air Force Veterans St. John Ambulance in Canada Submariners Association of Canada Assembly of First Nations Veterans The Black Watch (RHR) of Canadian Aboriginal Veterans and Canada Association Serving Members Association The Cameron Highlanders of Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping Ottawa Regimental Association

Canadian Naval Air Group Hampton The Canadian Red Cross Society Gray VC Chapter The Korea Veterans Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association Association of Canada

Canadian Veterans Advocacy The Last Post Fund

Company of Master Mariners The Polish Combatants’ Association Inc.

Governor General’s Foot The Royal Canadian Legion

Guards Association The Salvation Army Gulf War Veterans Association of Canada The War Amputees of Canada Hong Kong Veterans Association of Canada Veterans UN-NATO Canada Maritime Air Veterans Association West Indian World War ll NATO Veterans Association Veterans Association

The Royal Canadian Legion gratefully acknowledges the contribution of MBNA in the production of this program. Acknowledgements

Dominion Command of The Royal Canadian Legion acknowledges the assistance and sincerely thanks the following organizations and individuals for their time and support with planning the National Remembrance Day Ceremony.

30th Field Regiment, Royal Commonwealth War Graves National Capital Canadian Artillery Commission Commission 76 Communication District G (Ottawa) National Defence Regiment The Royal Canadian Legion Headquarters Chief Warrant Officer Air Cadet League District 14 (Outaouais) of Canada The Royal Canadian Legion Navy League of Canada Army Cadet League Dominion Carillonneur, Ottawa Children’s Choir of Canada House of Commons Ottawa Paramedic Service Cameron Highlanders Dominion Command Ottawa Police Service of Ottawa Colour Party, The Royal Canadian Legion Parliamentary Canadian Armed Forces Press Gallery Remembrance Day Fairmont Château Laurier Sentry Program Parliamentary Girl Guides of Canada Protective Service Canadian Army Governor General’s Pipes and Drums of Canadian Association Foot Guards the RCAF Band of Defence and Security HMCS Carleton Industries Public Services and Howard Selcer Procurement Canada – Canadian Broadcasting and Associates Ceremonial and Corporation Protocol Services Junior Canadian Rangers Canadian Corps of Rabbi Reuven Bulka Commissionaires Kirkland Strategies Inc. Canadian Forces Support MBNA Unit (Ottawa) Royal Canadian Military Police Mounted Police Canadian Heritage Montgomery Branch 351, Royal Canadian Navy Canadian Joint Operations The Royal Canadian Legion Command Royal Military College National Arts Centre Central Band of the Scouts Canada National Cadet and Canadian Armed Forces Junior Canadian Rangers St. John Ambulance Chaplain General to the Support Group Veterans Affairs Canada Canadian Armed Forces

Zone G-5 (Ottawa) City of Ottawa The Royal Canadian Legion