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Flags of Remembrance event on Sept. 22 in Charlottetown

SaltWire Network | Posted: Sept. 21, 2018, 7:19 p.m. | Updated: Sept. 21, 2018, 8:40 p.m. | 1 Min Read
Once again this fall, people are able to witness the emotionally powerful tribute/campaign by Veterans Voices of Canada/Flags of Remembrance to this country’s military heroes in several provinces across Canada. P.E.I.’s tribute is located at the Charlottetown Event Grounds. (Michele Lawlor/Special to The Guardian)
Once again this fall, people are able to witness the emotionally powerful tribute/campaign by Veterans Voices of Canada/Flags of Remembrance to this country’s military heroes in several provinces across Canada. P.E.I.’s tribute is located at the Charlottetown Event Grounds. (Michele Lawlor/Special to The Guardian)

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CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Veterans Voices of Canada will hold a Flags of Remembrance event on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 2:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Charlottetown Events Grounds.

The ceremony will start off with piping in dignitaries led by the Legion Colour Party, followed by O Canada, prayers, and the ceremonial unfurling of flags. Playing of “The Last Post” will be followed by two minutes of silence.

Guests include Charlene McInnis, Lt.-Gov. Antoinette Perry, Chief Matilda Ramjanttan, and Premier Wade MacLauchlan. Keynote speaker will be Silver Cross Mother, Kathy Bulger.

Light refreshments will be served following the ceremonies. Everyone welcome.

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