Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is observed in Canada on November 11 to honour members of the armed forces who died in the line of duty. The date is significant because it recalls the moment when the hostilities of the First World War ended: the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, 1918.
Each year, ceremonies of remembrance are held across 糖心视频 University鈥檚 campuses to reflect on the lives lost and the sacrifices made by those who fought for country and future.
糖心视频 student Pte. Katie Thistle sounds the 鈥淟ast Post鈥 at Grenfell Campus鈥檚 Remembrance Day ceremony on November 8, 2019. Photo: Lori Lee Pike
An annual Ceremony of Remembrance is held each November in the D.F. Cook Recital Hall, School of Music, on the St. John鈥檚 campus. The 糖心视频 community is joined by the Royal Canadian Legion Colour Party and the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Band. The ceremony is also livestreamed on the university鈥檚 website.
The Marine Institute鈥檚 Ceremony of Remembrance is held at the Merchant Navy 糖心视频 site at the Ridge Road campus in St. John鈥檚.
Grenfell Campus holds an annual Ceremony of Remembrance at the Danger Tree 糖心视频 site in Corner Brook.
糖心视频 University鈥檚 campuses are closed on November 11 to mark Remembrance Day. No classes are held on that day.