Remembrance Day Events
Poppy Sales (Nov 2-4) - Click Here to Sign Up
Cadets are being requested to assist our Legion in their Annual Poppy Campaign. The basic purpose of the poppy funds is to provide assistance to ex-servicemen and women in need. It is important that our cadets support the legion we call home and the veterans they serve. The CO asks that each cadet does 3 shifts, but it is strongly encouraged that cadets do more.
Nov 1 (Thu) 1730-2100
Nov 2 (Fri) 1730-2100
Nov 3 (Sat) 0900-1200
Nov 3 (Sat) 1300-1600
Open Rifle Drill Practice - Remembrance Vigil Preperation
Wednesday Nov 7th from 1830-2030, 715 will be offering a Open Rifle Drill Practice.
All cadet participating in the Remembrance Day Vigil will need to do some simple rifle drill. Therefore we are offering an open practice for all cadets to learn and brush up on their personal and rifle drill.
Remembrance Day Vigil (Nov 10-11) - Click Here to Sign Up
On Nov 10, 715 Air Cadets, along with the Burlington Sea and Army Cadets, will be responsible for taking post at the Cenotaph at City Hall from sunset till the end of the Remembrance Day parade the following day.
Cadets attending will meet at the Knox Presbyterian Church @1700 in full uniform and drop of their kit. Cadets will then march to City Hall to participate in the Sunset ceremony. Cadets will sleep over at Knox Presbyterian Church and throughout the night each cadet will be required to complete a 1 hour shift to guard the Cenotaph; along with other cadets and supervised by a staff member.
Cadets are expected to eat prior to arrival DINNER WILL NOT BE PROVIDED, but we will be providing some snacks as well as breakfast the next morning.
Where: Knox Presbyterian Church/City Hall
When: Nov 10 @ 1700 - Nov 11 @ 1130
Dress: Sunset Ceremony - Full Dress
Sleeping and Breaks - Appropriate Civilian Attire
Cenotaph Shift - Full Dress with Parka, Gloves and Toque
Kit:
- Sleeping Bag
- Sleeping Pad
- Pajamas
- Toothbrush/Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Hair Kit and/or Shaving Kit
Remembrance Day Parade (Nov 11)
715 Mohawk Squadron will be participating in the Remembrance Day Parade on November 11th. Cadets are to meet at Central High School on Baldwin St at 1000. The parade will march down Brant St. to City Hall. Cadets who also attended the vigil will be marched from the church to the start of parade and will not require transport from parents.
Where: Central High School (Baldwin St)
When: 1000-1130
Dress: Full Dress
