VCHS Honours Service and Sacrifice During Remembrance Day Ceremony

VCHS Honours Service and Sacrifice During Remembrance Day Ceremony

Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser

More than 250 Grade 7-12 students from Vegreville Composite High School honoured the service and sacrifice of Canadians who have fought in war and continue to serve in the armed forces and emergency services during the annual Remembrance Day Ceremony on Nov. 4.

Cpl. Stack and Chuck St. Clair.

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Mistress and Master of Ceremonies Piper Kobbero and Darren Ham gave an overview of the First and Second World Wars and other conflicts in recent history and the role Canadians have played. The told the story of the Poppy and the Grade 9 Drama Class recited In Flanders Fields.

Ash Mears recited the Act of Remembrance before wreaths were laid. Two minutes of silence were held before the Last Post and Reveille.

During the Remembrance Day Ceremony Principal Cheryl Semeniuk addressed students, stating in part: “Students that are here today, you are the future of our community, you are the future of our country. I wish for you today to reflect on how privileged we are to live in Canada.

I am deeply grateful and have the upmost respect for those who have served and for those who serve today in the Canadian Forces and our own emergency personnel. These men and women give their all to save lives, to defend human rights, justice, peace and security. Let us take the opportunity to remember those who sacrificed and this opportunity to renew our commitment to a better future.

It is very important for all of us to learn the history of Canada’s role to understand what it is to have difficult conversations around current events, to share our emotions and support one another about what is happening past and present, to support all those affected, to educate and help our youth grow into global citizens. When we do this, we show gratitude for all those who fought for our country.”