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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. ~
My
father, Clarence Fredsrick Webb had an Uncle Jim Webb who served in
World War One (WW1). Uncle Jim [my great-uncle] never tell me how he
lost is leg in the war. Most men and women that came back never
wanted to talk about their wartime experiences. The Official War
Secrets Act1 came into force in both WW1 and again in
World War Two (WW2). Basically, if you knew anything at all, you
were not allowed to disclose or discuss it with anyone for fifty
years. 50 years might seem like a long time.
On
March 28, 1916, my father's cousin, William Hearty Webb enlisted as
Pte. W. H. Webb in the 195th Overseas Battalion at Regina,
Saskatchewan. Later, as part of the Canadian Expeditionary Force,
102nd Battalion , Corporal William Hearty Webb, was killed
in action on October 1st , 1918
Since 2003 I've edited Wikipedia. As that
information source improves, I often reference the material. Of
course, it will all go away when the BIG
ONE hits.- New
Cascadia Dawn© - Cascadia Rising - M9+ to M10+ Megaquake, An
Intelligent Grandfather's Guide©
1
The
first Official
Secrets Act
was passed in England in 1889 and with minor modifications became law
in Canada
in 1890. In 1892 its provisions were transferred to the first
Criminal Code of Canada
until their repeal and replacement by theOfficial
Secrets Act,
1939. As
well, I will be contributing to The Canadian Encyclopedia
In
.pdf format [which I hate], the following from Veterans
Affairs Canada a .pdf Guide to Commerative Services
This
package contains information that may be of assistance when planning
a commemorative ceremony. Holding ceremonies, and passing on the
traditions of remembrance, is one of the important ways we have of
showing our appreciation to the Veterans of Canada, and their
families, for the losses and sacrifices they have endured. This
booklet covers the basic steps of a ceremony, however, organizers
should decide what to include to best meet their needs. Organizers
may wish to include vigil sentries. The vigil sentries are in place
before the March on the Colours and stand sentry at the four corners
of the cenotaph or memorial. These sentries take post prior to the
commencement of the Commemorative Service and remain in position
until dismissed, after the Colours are marched off. The vigil
sentries usually represent the three services and the RCMP. If
Regular or Reserve Force Service personnel are not available, the
positions may be filled by Sea, Army and Air Cadets. In some
instances, unarmed scouts and guides may serve as vigil sentries. In
all instances, however, each sentry must be dressed in full uniform
appropriate to their service of organization and medals are worn. If
the National Flag is flown from a flag pole at the cenotaph or
memorial, it is lowered to the half-mast position, during the playing
of the Last Post. Then, it is smartly returned to the erect position
during the playing of the Reveille. A ceremony generally begins with
an address or opening remarks. This is then followed by Prayers and
the *Act of Remembrance. Following the Act of Remembrance a bugler
will sound the Last Post, this will be followed by two minutes of
silence and the sounding of the Reveille. Once the Reveille has been
sounded a piper will play the Lament, (this is generally played to
commemorate highland regiments). Following the Lament the Wreath
laying takes place. Once the wreath laying is concluded it is then
followed by a Blessing which is then followed by the playing of the
National Anthem(s). * The Act of Remembrance is a stanza from a poem
written by Laurence Binyon, Entitled "For the Fallen"
"For
the Fallen" is a poem written by Laurence Binyon. It was first
published in The Times in September 1914. The "Ode of
Remembrance" is an ode taken from the poem. It is often recited
at Remembrance Day services.Wikipedia
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