Richmond residents once again encouraged to “Remember In Place” this Remembrance Day

02 November 2021

Remembrance Day is a day for all Canadians to honour those who served and sacrificed their lives protecting their country. The City of Richmond and Richmond Remembrance Day Committee invites the public to join in this important tradition and participate virtually in an online service this Remembrance Day.

The 2021 Remembrance Day service will be broadcast live online on Thursday, November 11 starting after 10:30 a.m. In light of the ongoing pandemic, the Richmond Remembrance Day Committee asks that the public refrain from gathering at City Hall this year. Instead, Remember In Place at 11 a.m.

Access to the live broadcast of the closed ceremony will be available on the City’s website at www.richmond.ca/remember. The schedule for the official online ceremonies will be posted to the webpage prior to November 11. There will be two minutes of silence at 11 a.m.

The City of Richmond also invites residents to download and display a poster featuring the Poppy Design*, which will be available via the webpage above starting on Friday, October 29. The Poppy Design pays tribute to those who fell fighting for Canada’s freedom. Poppy pins will be available to pick up by donation from community facilities and local businesses to support the Royal Canadian Legion’s 2021 National Poppy Campaign starting Friday, October 29.

Leading up to Remembrance Day, visit the Richmond Museum on Facebook and Instagram, and Friends of the Richmond Archives on Facebook for additional content highlighting artefacts and stories that represent the war and home front experience.

* The Poppy Design is a registered trademark of The Royal Canadian Legion, Dominion Command and is used under license.