[REMINDER] Join Us For Our Remembrance Day Service – Saturday, 09 November 2024

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Join the Branch 25 of the Royal Canadian Legion (representing the San Francisco Bay Area) for their annual Remembrance Day Service. The service will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion plot in Liberty Cemetery on 170 Liberty Road in Petaluma at 11am on Saturday, 09 November.

If you are unable to attend in person and wish to view the online stream, please register at:

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PVB8pow0SjmZEiUKkuR9lg

More information can be found at https://royalcanadianlegionus25.com/remembrance-day-service/

Reflecting in November

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An item from Canada’s History Magazine that may be of interest to members.
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This November, share powerful stories and spark thoughtful conversations with your students as you reflect on themes of war and peace.

War and Peace in the Classroom

In this guide, educators share how they teach war and peace in the classroom, including advice, online resources, books, and lesson plans. Learn more

Cree Code Talkers

LESSON PLANAs Cree was not a well-known language outside of North America at the time, the government relied on Cree men to aid the Second World War effort by speaking in code. Learn more

At Home and Away

KAYAK MAGAZINE

Explore the Kayak issues “Remembering the Great War,” “Great Canadian Women,” and “Canada and the Second World War” for stories about some of the many ways Canadians have been touched by war.

The Bank of Canada Museum

Financial Literacy Month Classroom ResourcesNovember is Financial Literacy Month and the Bank of Canada Museum is ready to help you with hands-on resources for your elementary and secondary classes. Learn more

Stories Behind the History

Experience storytelling in an engaging podcast format with these war-themed episodes: “Voices of Vimy,” “Canada in the Korean War,” and “Behind Barbed Wire: A German POW in Canada.”

Landscapes of Injustice

Greg Miyanaga describes how he tackled a complex issue — the internment and dispossession of Japanese Canadians — with elementary-aged students, helping them to develop empathy, understanding, and advocacy. Watch the video
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Take Pride In Your Duties 🇺🇸

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An item from the Wreaths Across America organization.

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We will all come together in just over six weeks for National Wreaths Across America Day. The continued dedication of our volunteers and supporters, who understand that ours is a year-round commitment, has allowed us to grow partnerships and outreach across the country.

As we head into the final stretch for our big day, let’s not lose track of how important the work all of you do year-round is in teaching the next generation the cost of freedom and the responsibility for its security that will one day fall on them.

As of today, we can share that on December 14, wreath-laying events will be held at over 4,700 participating locations. Thank you for your dedication to the mission – Remember, Honor, Teach!

I believe that every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty. ~John D. Rockefeller Jr.

With gratitude,
Karen Worcester

Live with Purpose: Their Pride in Their Duties
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The 9th attribute of a veteran’s wreath is “their pride in their duties.” For members of the Quilts of Valor Foundation (QOVF), this attribute speaks volumes, as each quilt they create is unique and handcrafted as a gift of thanks to those who have served and sacrificed.

Ready to make a difference? You can support this great program and WAA by sponsoring a veteran’s wreath through their Sponsorship Group. $5 of every $17 wreath sponsored will be given back to the Quilts of Valor Foundation!

Coming Soon: American Heroes Cup Campaign

MISSION BBQ’s American Heroes Cup campaign will kick off on Tuesday, November 12!

For every American Heroes Cup purchased, $2 will be donated to Wreaths Across America to sponsor veterans’ wreaths for placement in 2025.

Thank you, MISSION BBQ, for your support!
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Thanks to our sponsors, Wreaths Across America Radio will provide live, long-form coverage of the Escort to Arlington and share content relevant to our nation’s military veterans, their families, and the organization’s millions of volunteers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Veterans Day Lesson Plans

Did you know? Wreaths Across America provides free educational resources for learners of all ages as part of our TEACH Program.

Download our Veterans Day Lesson Plans and more curriculum from our website by clicking on the button below.
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The Mobile Education Exhibit’s November Schedule
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Find the Mobile Education Exhibit near you!

In November, the Mobile Education Exhibit will visit Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania.

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When you sponsor a Patriot Pair, one wreath will be placed on a veteran’s headstone at a participation location, and a second wreath will be sent to the address of your choice. It is a great option if you’re looking to participate on National Wreaths Across America Day and remember the service of a veteran in your family, honor the sacrifice of a military family you know, or teach others about the Wreaths Across America mission at a business or at home.

Make sure to follow Wreaths Across America official channels on social media for the most up-to-the-minute news on the mission throughout the year:
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That time they held a Nazi rally at Madison Square Garden

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An item from the Legion Magazine.
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Nazi storm troopers fill the aisles as the crowd sings “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the opening of the German American Bund rally on Feb. 20, 1939, at Madison Square Garden.
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That time they held a Nazi rally at Madison Square Garden

STORY BY STEPHEN J. THORNE

It’s like something out of George Orwell’s 1984, or Amazon Prime’s TV series “The Man in the High Castle,” which depicts a dystopian America under the rule of war-winning Nazis.

Only, this really happened: a Nazi rally at what was arguably the sports and entertainment capital of the world, New York’s Madison Square Garden, complete with swastikas, brownshirts and jackboots.

It was Feb. 20, 1939. In Germany, Adolf Hitler and his far-right National Socialist German Workers’ Party had been waging an escalating terror campaign against critics, artists, writers, Jews and other non-Aryans for most of the decade.

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Chip Reverse Mortgage

HomeEquity Bank, the provider of the CHIP Reverse Mortgage, is proud to be endorsed by The Royal Canadian Legion as a trusted organization offering a safe and secure financial solution to help aging Canadian homeowners live with independence, dignity, and empowerment.

Since 2019, HomeEquity Bank has partnered with the Royal Canadian Legion to empower Canadian Veterans and their families to live a secure retirement on their terms. As part of our ongoing commitment, Legion members receive a $500 cash rebate* upon funding their CHIP Reverse Mortgage!

Why should you consider the CHIP Reverse Mortgage?

  • Access up to 55%** of the value of your home in tax-free cash
  • Maintain ownership and control of your home
  • No regular mortgage payments required
  • No impact to OAS or CPP
  • Only provider of reverse mortgages in Canada recommended by The Royal Canadian Legion

To learn more about how you can achieve financial freedom with the CHIP Reverse Mortgage, call us toll-free on 1-833-756-2447 or visit CHIP.ca.
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ATTENTION CANADIAN MILITARY FAMILIES : Did you or a family member receive VAC disability benefits between 2003 and 2023?

On 17 January 2024 the Federal Court approved a settlement in a class action involving alleged underpayment of certain disability pension benefits administered by Veterans Affairs Canada (“VAC”) payable to members or former members of the Canadian Armed Forces (“CAF”) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (“RCMP”) and their spouses, commonlaw partners, survivors, other related individuals, and estates (the “Settlement”).

If you received any of the disability-related benefits listed below at any time between 2003 and 2023, you may be entitled to compensation under the Settlement. As the executor, estate trustee, administrator, or family member of a deceased class member who collected VAC-administered disability benefits, you may also be able to claim on behalf of the estate.

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Allied troops arrive in Iceland. [Wikimedia]

When Canada invaded Iceland: ‘Z’ Force and Operation Fork

STORY BY ALEX BOWERS

May 10, 1940, was a British day of infamy.

In mainland Europe, Hitler’s forces had carried out a blitzkrieg whereby France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg would soon fall.

Meanwhile, No. 10 Downing Street had a new occupant in Winston Churchill after his embattled predecessor Neville Chamberlain resigned.

There was, however, a third—if largely since forgotten—event of near-equal notoriety, one in which more than 2,600 Canadians would eventually play a role.

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Embark on an unforgettable voyage with BST Vacations and the Royal Canadian Legion aboard Celebrity Eclipse! This 9-night Caribbean Cruise includes visits to Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, and Grand Cayman, all while indulging in top-notch amenities and entertainment on the ship.

Learn about this exclusive journey from Celebrity Cruises Sales Manager, Sandra Pennington, in a video recorded just for Legion Members: https://youtu.be/sxcUVxBHnoQ

For English inquiries, contact Bruce McIntosh at 1-800-461-8500 Ext 301 or bmcintosh@bstvacations.ca. For French assistance, reach Debbie Pichette at (418) 525-0540 or dpichette@gvq.ca. Full details: https://bstvacations.ca/royal-canadian-legion-cruise/
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