Remembrance Day Tribute

Join us in commemorating the courage and sacrifice of those who served and continue to serve our nation. Discover the significance of Remembrance Day for the Rainbow Veterans of Canada who survived the Purge and who were honoured today with the laying of their wreath.

Understanding Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day, observed on November 11th, marks the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I in 1918. It is a day dedicated to honoring the military personnel who have died in the line of duty. Originating from Armistice Day, it is observed in Commonwealth member states and other countries to remember the sacrifices of armed forces members. The day is symbolized by the wearing of poppies and is marked by ceremonies, parades, and moments of silence. It serves as a poignant reminder of the cost of war and the importance of peace.

Veterans purged from military for sexual orientation lay wreath at Montreal ceremony.

MONTREAL – Private Martine Roy was only 20 years old in 1984 when she was arrested, interrogated and dismissed from the Canadian Armed Forces for being what was then termed a “sexual deviant.”

After fighting for the right to be recognized as a veteran, she laid a wreath at Montreal’s Remembrance Day ceremony Monday on behalf of survivors of the wave of persecution that has become known as the LGBT Purge.

Excerpt: By Morgan Lowrie The Canadian Press