National Ceremony

Ottawa, Canada • 11 November 2018 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.

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“O CA NA DA” “LAST POST” FIRST GUN THE SILENCE SECOND GUN “LAMENT” “ROUSE” ACT OF REMEMBRANCE 21-GUN SA LUTE PRAYERS PLACING OF WREATHS The People of Canada: Governor General of Canada The Mothers of Canada: National Silver Cross Mother The Government of Canada: Prime Minister of Canada The Parliament of Canada: Speaker of the Senate Veterans Affairs Canada: 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 “GOD SAVE THE QUEEN” 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 AND PORTRAITS: GRACE CLARK Silver Cross Mother Ms. Anita Cenerini

AIDS Committee of London during her time in London. While in Owen Sound, she volunteered as a victim support person with Victim’s Assistance, the precursor to Victim’s Assistance Bruce Grey Perth - a crisis intervention support services organization. Later returning to London, Anita’s family grew with her new husband, Grant Palmer, and his two older sons Michael and Thomas Palmer. Their youngest son Jacob was born and Anita spent the next few years caring for her growing family. She, her husband, and Jacob then moved to where they began a home-based Accounting Anita Cenerini spent much of her early and Bookkeeping business, which life in ’s northern and southern continues today. regions. She currently lives in Winnipeg Anita’s family’s ongoing commitment with her husband Grant and their to service is reflected in her son Jacob’s teenaged son Jacob. recent enrollment in the Canadian While living in Northern Ontario, Anita Armed Forces Primary Reserves with raised her late son Thomas and daughter The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders Michelle with her first husband Daniel of Canada, under 3rd Canadian Division, Welch. She was active in the Catholic 38 Canadian Brigade Group at Minto Church, volunteering in the Children’s Armouries, in Winnipeg. ministry and serving as the President When possible, Anita enjoys spending of the Catholic Women’s Society. She also time with her grandson Reed, born in sat on the church board. 2017 to her daughter Michelle, who lives Over the following years, Anita in Ontario. Anita also participates in and her first two children moved to many outdoor activities and recreational London, ON and then to Owen Sound, sports, still finding time to volunteer ON while she pursued her studies at with community organizations and the University of Western Ontario and church activities. Georgian Bay College’s Entrepreneurial Anita ran in the 2017 Army Run in program, respectively. She worked at in memory of her son Thomas the University of Western Ontario and Welch, and in support of those who serve volunteered as a support person with the in the military. Private Thomas Welch

Thomas Welch was an infantryman morale. Those around him reported and member of 3rd Battalion, The that the stress Thomas felt was not Royal Canadian Regiment, based in reflected in his performance as a Petawawa, ON. soldier determined to do his job well. His professionalism gained him the Born on October 25, 1981 in Thunder utmost respect of his peers Bay, ON, Thomas joined the Canadian and superiors. Armed Forces in 2001. He received his Infantry Qualification in February Thomas was passionate about life and 2002, with the distinction of being one exuded an adventurous spirit. He was of the top graduates in his platoon. an avid participant in anything having He then became a member of The to do with the outdoors, including Royal Canadian Regiment, joining hiking and snowboarding, and he 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian shared this love as a scout and cub Regiment, in May 2002. leader. His enthusiasm and caring nature were infectious. Thomas was a respected member of 6 Platoon, November Company through At a memorial for Thomas in 2005, the training and deployment as part of a marker was placed and a tree Op ATHENA, Roto 0 to Afghanistan in planted on the grounds of Regimental August 2003, where he served as a Headquarters, The Royal Canadian C9 Gunner. Regiment, Wolseley Barracks in London, Ontario. A living tree in his Less than three months after memory was also purchased by friends returning from Afghanistan, Thomas of Thomas’ mother and stands on the died by suicide in Petawawa, ON. His family’s property in Winnipeg. death on May 8, 2004, is marked as the first death by suicide of a Canadian Soldier after returning home from the Afghanistan mission. His death was later deemed attributable to military service after Thomas’ mother Anita Cenerini shared details of her son’s deteriorating mental health during and post deployment. The stress of the operation was visible to his close family early in his deployment and included significant changes in his behaviour, mood and demeanor upon his return.

During his deployment, Thomas was described as a quiet, cheerful person whose attitude was valued among peers, and helped boost platoon Poster and Liter ary Contests

Emma Cervinka London, ON Catholic Central High School Duchess of Kent Br. #263 Colour Poster – Senior First Place 2018

Maria Singson Scarborough, ON Francis Libermann Catholic High School Centennial Br. #614 Black and White Poster – Senior First Place 2018

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 Ottawa, as guests of The Royal Canadian Legion, to represent Canada’s youth by placing a wreath at the National Remembrance Day Ceremony. Sadie Vogel St. Albert, AB | St. Albert Catholic High School St. Albert Br. #271 Essay – Senior First Place 2018

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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.

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Shane Watson (Sea Cadet) Mississauga, ON

Cadet Chief Warrant Officer Markus Valtonen (Army Cadet) Sudbury, ON

Warrant Officer 2nd Class Angelica Filipe (Air Cadet) Thamesford, ON In Flanders Fields

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 Participating Veter ans Groups

5th Field Company RCE Veterans NATO Veterans Association

Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones Naval Association of Canada

Air Force Association of Canada Nursing Sisters’ Association of Canada

Airborne Regiment Association RCMP Veterans’ Association of Canada Royal Newfoundland Regiment Army Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada St. John Ambulance

Assembly of First Nations Veterans Submariners Association of Canada

Canadian Aboriginal Veterans and The Black Watch (RHR) of Canada Serving Members Association Association

Canadian Association of Veterans in The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa United Nations Peacekeeping Regimental Association

Canadian Veterans The Canadian Red Cross Society Association Inc. The Korea Veterans Canadian Naval Air Group Hampton Association of Canada Gray VC Chapter The Last Post Fund Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association The Polish Combatants’ Association Inc.

Canadian Veterans Advocacy The Royal Canadian Legion

Company of Master Mariners The Salvation Army

Ferry Command The War Amputees of Canada

Governor General’s Foot Veterans UN-NATO Canada Guards Association West Indian World War ll Gulf War Veterans Association of Canada Veterans Association

Hong Kong Veterans Association of Canada Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service

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, Commonwealth War National Capital Royal Canadian Artillery Graves Commission Commission 76 Communication District G (Ottawa) National Defence Regiment The Royal Canadian Headquarters Legion Chief Warrant Officer Air Cadet League of Canada District 14 (Outaouais) Navy League of Canada The Royal Canadian Army Cadet League Ottawa Children’s Choir Legion of Canada Ottawa Paramedic Service Dominion Carillonneur, Cameron Highlanders House of Commons Ottawa Police Service of Ottawa Dominion Command Parliamentary Canadian Armed Forces Colour Party, The Royal Press Gallery Remembrance Day Canadian Legion Sentry Program Parliamentary Fairmont Château Laurier Protective Service Canadian Army Girl Guides of Canada Pipes and Drums of Canadian Association the RCAF Band of Defence and Security Governor General’s Industries Foot Guards Public Services and Procurement Canada – Canadian Broadcasting HMCS Carleton Ceremonial and Corporation Howard Selcer Protocol Services Canadian Corps of and Associates Rabbi Reuven Bulka Commissionaires Junior Canadian Rangers Canadian Forces Support Kirkland Strategies Inc. Unit (Ottawa) Royal Canadian MBNA Mounted Police Canadian Heritage Military Police Canadian Joint Operations Command Montgomery Branch 351, Royal Military College The Royal Canadian Central Band of the Scouts Canada Legion Canadian Armed Forces St. John Ambulance National Cadet and Chaplain General to the Junior Canadian Rangers Veterans Affairs Canada Canadian Armed Forces Support Group Zone G-5 (Ottawa) City of Ottawa The Royal Canadian Colin Schlachta Legion