Ottawa, Canada • 11 November 2018

Remembrance DayNational

Ceremony

Act ofRemembrance

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 nousQui leur avons survécu;Ils ne connaîtront jamaisL’outrage ni le poids des années.Quand viendra l’heure duCrépuscule et celle de l’aurore,Nous nous souviendrons d’eux.

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Michif language

Order of Service“O CANADA”“LAST POST”FIRST GUNTHE SILENCESECOND GUN“LAMENT”“ROUSE”ACT OF REMEMBRANCE21-GUN SALUTEPRAYERSPLACING OF WREATHS

The People of Canada: Governor General of CanadaThe Mothers of Canada: National Silver Cross MotherThe Government of Canada: Prime Minister of CanadaThe Parliament of Canada: Speaker of the SenateVeterans Affairs Canada: Minister of Veterans AffairsThe Canadian Armed Forces: Chief of the Defence StaffThe Youth of CanadaThe Veterans of Canada: Dominion President, The Royal Canadian LegionVeterans Organizations and The Diplomatic CorpsAssociations and Public

BENEDICTION“GOD SAVE THE QUEEN”MOVE TO POSITION AT SALUTING BASEMARCH OFFVICE REGAL PARTY DEPARTSDIPLOMATIC CORPS AND SPECIAL GUESTS DEPARTORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS PLACING WREATHS

COVER ILLUSTRATION AND PORTRAITS: GRACE CLARK

Ms. Anita Cenerini

Silver Cross Mother

Anita Cenerini spent much of her early life in Ontario’s northern and southern regions. She currently lives in Winnipeg with her husband Grant and their teenaged son Jacob.

While living in Northern Ontario, Anita raised her late son Thomas and daughter Michelle with her first husband Daniel Welch. She was active in the Catholic Church, volunteering in the Children’s ministry and serving as the President of the Catholic Women’s Society. She also sat on the church board.

Over the following years, Anita and her first two children moved to London, ON and then to Owen Sound, ON while she pursued her studies at the University of Western Ontario and Georgian Bay College’s Entrepreneurial program, respectively. She worked at the University of Western Ontario and volunteered as a support person with the

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 Winnipeg where they began a home-based Accounting and Bookkeeping business, which continues today.

Anita’s family’s ongoing commitment to service is reflected in her son Jacob’s recent enrollment in the Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reserves with The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada, under 3rd Canadian Division, 38 Canadian Brigade Group at Minto Armouries, in Winnipeg.

When possible, Anita enjoys spending time with her grandson Reed, born in 2017 to her daughter Michelle, who lives in Ontario. Anita also participates in many outdoor activities and recreational sports, still finding time to volunteer with community organizations and church activities.

Anita ran in the 2017 Army Run in Ottawa in memory of her son Thomas Welch, and in support of those who serve in the military.

Private Thomas WelchThomas Welch was an infantryman and member of 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment, based in Petawawa, ON.

Born on October 25, 1981 in Thunder Bay, ON, Thomas joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 2001. He received his Infantry Qualification in February 2002, with the distinction of being one of the top graduates in his platoon. He then became a member of The Royal Canadian Regiment, joining 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment, in May 2002.

Thomas was a respected member of 6 Platoon, November Company through the training and deployment as part of Op ATHENA, Roto 0 to Afghanistan in August 2003, where he served as a C9 Gunner.

Less than three months after returning from Afghanistan, Thomas died by suicide in Petawawa, ON. His 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

morale. Those around him reported that the stress Thomas felt was not reflected in his performance as a soldier determined to do his job well. His professionalism gained him the utmost respect of his peers and superiors.

Thomas was passionate about life and exuded an adventurous spirit. He was an avid participant in anything having to do with the outdoors, including hiking and snowboarding, and he shared this love as a scout and cub leader. His enthusiasm and caring nature were infectious.

At a memorial for Thomas in 2005, a marker was placed and a tree planted on the grounds of Regimental Headquarters, The Royal Canadian Regiment, Wolseley Barracks in London, Ontario. A living tree in his memory was also purchased by friends of Thomas’ mother and stands on the family’s property in Winnipeg.

Poster and Literary Contests

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

Maria Singson Scarborough, ON

Francis Libermann Catholic High School

Centennial Br. #614Black 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.

Outstanding Cadets

Sadie VogelSt. Albert, AB | St. Albert Catholic High School St. Albert Br. #271Essay – Senior First Place 2018

Hannah ChristensenPonteix, SK | Ponteix School Ponteix Br. #297Poem – Senior First Place 2018

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

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.

Remembering the Past and Reflecting

on the Present

I am 15 years old and have lived in

A lberta my whole life. I am

so lucky to have been born and r

aised in a peaceful country like

Canada. A lthough I am blessed by

not being personally exposed to

the trauma of war, I am aware an

d thankful that we have Canadians

among us who have not only partic

ipated in confl icts around the

world but who are currently active

members of our mil i tary. I have

attended numerous

Remembrance Day services and th

ey remind me of those who

fought to create peace and those

who serve in order to retain

the peace. Every year as I pin a

poppy over my heart I am

reminded of the deaths that occur

red so that my daily l ife is the

way it is. Remembering our past is

a big part of our future and

acknowledging the thousands of me

n and women who sacrificed

their l ives. I know that my life wou

ld not be the same without the

sacrifice of our Canadian soldiers.

The Scarlet of RemembranceThe scarlet of remembranceFor those who’ve gone before,The purple light of freedomGleams forevermore,Brilliant orange laughterEnds the salty blue of tears,The white of peace that blotted outThe raven shade of fear.Forgotten dreams of barren brownReturned by glorious dawn,The golden glow of courage

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

In Flanders Fields

5th Field Company RCE Veterans

Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones

Air Force Association of Canada

Airborne Regiment Association of Canada

Army Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada

Assembly of First Nations Veterans

Canadian Aboriginal Veterans and Serving Members Association

Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping

Canadian Merchant Navy Veterans Association Inc.

Canadian Naval Air Group Hampton Gray VC Chapter

Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association

Canadian Veterans Advocacy

Company of Master Mariners

Ferry Command

Governor General’s Foot Guards Association

Gulf War Veterans Association of Canada

Hong Kong Veterans Association of Canada

NATO Veterans Association

Naval Association of Canada

Nursing Sisters’ Association of Canada

RCMP Veterans’ Association

Royal Newfoundland Regiment

St. John Ambulance

Submariners Association of Canada

The Black Watch (RHR) of Canada Association

The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Association

The Canadian Red Cross Society

The Korea Veterans Association of Canada

The Last Post Fund

The Polish Combatants’ Association Inc.

The Royal Canadian Legion

The Salvation Army

The War Amputees of Canada

Veterans UN-NATO Canada

West Indian World War ll Veterans Association

Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service

Participating Veterans Groups

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

30th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery

76 Communication Regiment

Air Cadet League of Canada

Army Cadet League of Canada

Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa

Canadian Armed Forces Remembrance Day Sentry Program

Canadian Army

Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Canadian Corps of Commissionaires

Canadian Forces Support Unit (Ottawa)

Canadian Heritage

Canadian Joint Operations Command

Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces

Chaplain General to the Canadian Armed Forces

City of Ottawa

Colin Schlachta

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

District G (Ottawa) The Royal Canadian Legion

District 14 (Outaouais) The Royal Canadian Legion

Dominion Carillonneur, House of Commons

Dominion Command Colour Party, The Royal Canadian Legion

Fairmont Château Laurier

Girl Guides of Canada

Governor General’s Foot Guards

HMCS Carleton

Howard Selcer and Associates

Junior Canadian Rangers

Kirkland Strategies Inc.

MBNA

Military Police

Montgomery Branch 351, The Royal Canadian Legion

National Cadet and Junior Canadian Rangers Support Group

National Capital Commission

National Defence Headquarters Chief Warrant Officer

Navy League of Canada

Ottawa Children’s Choir

Ottawa Paramedic Service

Ottawa Police Service

Parliamentary Press Gallery

Parliamentary Protective Service

Pipes and Drums of the RCAF Band

Public Services and Procurement Canada – Ceremonial and Protocol Services

Rabbi Reuven Bulka

Royal Canadian Air Force

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Royal Canadian Navy

Royal Military College

Scouts Canada

St. John Ambulance

Veterans Affairs Canada

Zone G-5 (Ottawa) The Royal Canadian Legion

AcknowledgementsDominion 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.