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#Remembranceis silence

What does remembrance mean to you? • Download our #Remembranceis education resource • Get your copy of our 2022 calendar

Remembrance means many different things to people around the world. For us at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, remembrance is our day-job and our passion. We are committed to ensuring that the fallen of the Commonwealth forces of the two World Wars are never forgotten, through our work every day of the year.

For many others, remembrance is reflected in the two minutes silence held at 11am on 11 November to remember all those who have endured or been affected by conflict. Join us on our social media channels from 11am as we join this moment of silence to reflect and remember those we commemorate with a special remembrance video.

What does remembrance mean to you?Join the conversation and tell us what remembrance means to you by posting on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #Remembranceis. You could film a video, share a poignant photo, or tell us in your own words. However you choose to join the conversation, you will be joining a Commonwealth-wide opportunity to share what this important theme means to us all.

Download our #Remembranceis education resource

Used in tandem with our #Remembranceis video, you’ll find a number of activities and conversation starters designed to help students start talking about what remembrance means to them. This teaching pack encourages young people to consider what this time of year means to different communities around the world.

Get your copy of our 2022 calendar

Get your free calendar in the post by joining us as a member of the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation today. The calendar features stunning images selected from our photo competition, and demonstrates the diverse nature of the CWGC’s work. As a member of the CWGF you will help us engage and educate more people with our work.

Have you always wanted to work for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission? We have a number of new and exciting job opportunities available in different locations around the world. Take a look at all of the vacancies on offer on our website.

Our mailing address is:
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TUC Virtual Veterans Day Service 2021

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The Royal Canadian Legion was also represented at the virtual Veterans Day Service hosted by Touro University California.

Note that this is a personal archive. The original video for this event is available at https://youtu.be/ODqNH1IlGOI

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Join Touro University California in honoring our Veterans for a Virtual Celebration hosted by the TUC Military Club.

The live event aired on Wednesday, November 11, 2021 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (PST)

Original description:

Join TUC in honoring our Veterans for a Virtual Celebration.
Hosted by the TUC Military Club

Thursday, November 11, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (PST)

Join the Celebration (No Registration Required)

This event is free, and all are welcome to join us as we celebrate the men and women who have kept our country safe throughout the years.

Special Guests include:

Congressman Mike Thompson, California 5th District
State Senator Bill Dodd, District 3
Assemblymember Timothy Grayson, District 14
Council Member Pippin Dew, City of Vallejo – District 1
Dr Andrew Shelley, Clinical Psychologist – Department of Veterans Affairs
Charlie Martin, Piper – Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 25

Remembrance Day Service 2021

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After a year of virtual services, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 25 (representing the San Francisco Bay Area) was able to come together again at Liberty Cemetery in Petaluma for its annual Remembrance Day service, where we were assisted by members and leaders of our United States Navy Sea Cadet Corp – Arkansas Division. The program for today’s service is available by clicking here.

In addition to the in person service, we also tried to stream the service using Zoom. You can view an edited recording of that service at:

This was our first attempt at a hybrid service, and apologies to those at home. We learned that while the video through the cell phone on location turned 90 degrees, the feed in Zoom did not. Additionally, the audio quality – particularly for the music portions was problematic. We promise that by our next hybrid service that we will have these issues addressed.

Thank you to both those who attended in person and those who attended online. Thanks also to our fellow Canadians at the Consulate in San Francisco, the Digital Moose Lounge, and the Canadian Studies Program at UC Berkeley. We appreciate the incredible job each of these groups did in promoting the service.

Finally, below are some of the photos that were taken, including our traditional group picture.

Click on any image to enlarge.

#Lest We Forget

Made in Canada — The Habbakuk

During the Second World War, a scientist in Britain had the idea of building huge ships out of ice and sawdust. Watch now

Black and white photo of tanks rolling through a downtown street.

If Day

A simulated invasion in Winnipeg during the Second World War gave Canadians a first-hand look at what things could be like if Canada was invaded. Read more

Black and white photo of a man carrying another man on his back.

The War to End All War

It has been more than a century since the end of the First World War. The conflict continues to affect us — even if we don’t fully realize it. Delve into our collection of articles, audio, images and video about the Great War from the past ten years. Read more

Sepia tone portrait of a woman with a baseball cap on.

Mills of the Gods

In 1965, a Canadian woman’s groundbreaking documentary was among the first to reveal the horrifying reality of the Vietnam War. Watch now

Many men are lined up wearing red military uniforms to participate in a re-enactment.

War of 1812 Video Field Guide

From the Battle of Queenston Heights to the burning of Washington to the little-known role of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, this 12-part series of videos hosted by Tim Compeau brings to life the major events of the conflict. Watch now

Illustration of a man in a pilot's uniform speaking to three cadets in front of a plane.

Flying and Spying

Chinese-Canadian Kam Len “Doug” Sam serves in the air force in the Second World War. Shot down in France, he gathers critical information as a spy for the Allies. Watch now

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Upcoming Events at the Interfaith Center at the Presidio

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Note these up-coming events that may be of interested to members in the San Francisco Bay Area, in particular, the service tomorrow.

Interfaith Center at the Presidio

Unleashing the Power of

Interreligious Cooperation

VETERANS DAY INTERFAITH SERVICE

Fighting ceased and World War I ended at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918 — the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. That day and time have since been celebrated as Armistice Day, and today as Veterans Day, honoring all who have served in our Country’s Armed Forces.

Please join us to remember and celebrate

on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.

Presidio Chapel

130 Fisher Loop, San Francisco

MASKS ARE REQUIRED INDOORS

AND

PROOF OF VACCINATION FOR COVID-19

The service will also be live streamed on our website

http://www.interfaithpresidio.org/

Please RSVP to: presidiointerfaith@gmail.com

Interfaith Center at the Presidio

Presidio Chapel

130 Fisher Loop, P.O. Box 29055, San Francisco, CA 94129

415-561-3930 (office); 415-515-5681 (cell)

www.interfaithpresidio.org * Email: presidiointerfaith@gmail.com

Interfaith Center at the Presidio

Unleashing the Power of

Interreligious Cooperation

ICP Sunday Concerts 5th Season in Person and Streamed Online

Welsh baritone

Jeremy Huw Williams

Paula Fan, piano

Art and Folk Songs by Welsh Composers

Alun Hoddinott, Hilary Tann, Grace Williams

and

American Composers

Richard Derby, Morten Lauridsen, Deon Nielsen Price

and Poets Charlene Derby, Dana Gioia, James Morehead

“…passionate advocate…” (BBC Music Magazine)

“…brings conspicuous ardour and intelligence…” (Gramophone)

November 14, 2021 at 4:00 pm (PST)

Join us Live in Person at Presidio Chapel

The concert will also be livestreamed on our website:

http://www.interfaithpresidio.org/

130 Fisher Loop, San Francisco, CA 94129 FREE admission

Ample metered parking

To make a donation please visit: https://www.interfaithpresidio.org/support-icp.html

Please RSVP to: mailto:presidiointerfaith@gmail.com

Masks Required Indoors and Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

P.O. Box 29055, San Francisco, CA 94129

(415) 561-3930 (office) * (415) 515-5681 (cell)

www.interfaithpresidio.org * email: presidiointerfaith@gmail.com