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The Legion exists so that Canada never forgets.
The Legion understands the importance of honouring past sacrifices and acknowledging the courage of those who served and still serve today. Through Remembrance Day ceremonies, the Poppy campaign, commemorative activities, youth education programs and more, the Legion helps Canadians to honour and remember.
At 11am on Nov 11th, 1918, the guns of World War One fell silent. Each year, to commemorate those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in WWI and all wars since then, we gather at the Cenotaph on King St. Services usually begin around 10.30am on the morning of the 11th – rain or shine – and continue until noon.
Candlelight Tribute happens on the first Wednesday evening in May each year. Young people especially are encouraged to attend to place a candle on the King Street Cenotaph in memory of those who lost their lives in conflict. This event is in partnership with the Midland Lions Club.
In May and September we offer our Decoration and Dedication (Drumhead) Ceremonies to remember all those buried in Midland who served in the Armed Foces of Canada and our allies. Up to 800 crosses are set out in St. Marks and St. Margaret’s Cemetery (May) and Lakeview Cemetery (September) along with a Sunday service of remembrance at 2pm on the second Sunday of the month.
The Memorial Cross (more often referred to as the Silver Cross) was first authorized on December 1, 1919 as a memento of personal loss and sacrifice on the part of widows and mothers of Canadian sailors, aviators and soldiers who died for their country during the war. Today, the National Silver Cross Mother is chosen by the Legion among nominations made by Legion Provincial Commands and individuals to represent the mothers of Canada at the National Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa. During her tenure, which starts on November 1, the National Silver Cross Mother fulfills other official functions.
For more information about how Legions across the country help to promote remembrance, visit the Legion National website.