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Arthur D. Reid, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs and officials of the Provincial Command of the Royal Canadian Legion will participate in a Raise the Flag of Remembrance ceremony today in the foyer of Confederation Building. The ceremony, commencing at noon, is in recognition of the service and achievement of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians at home and overseas during the First World War, the Second World War, the Korean War and in recognition of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country in the names of peace and freedom. Minister Reid said Remembrance Week activities, including the Raise the Flag of Remembrance ceremony, are indeed special and significant occasions. "They present for all of us, an opportunity to remember our veterans and to acknowledge their devotion to duty and their heroism," Mr. Reid said. Royal Canadian Legion Command Remembrance Chair, Bill Titford, said the ceremony will feature the traditional March on the Colours and performances by the Singing Legionnaires. It will also serve as the kick-off for Remembrance Week throughout the province which is being observed from November 1 - 11. Royal Canadian Legion poppy flags will be flown during Remembrance Week on provincial buildings in all major centres throughout the province to honour the memory of all those who fought and distinguished themselves in world conflicts. Taylor French, president of the Provincial Command, said almost every home in Newfoundland and Labrador was touched by the tragic losses in these world conflicts: "The Flag Raising ceremony, together with the Remembrance Week activities, will provide a unique opportunity for all citizens to remember the courage, devotion and sacrifices of those whose lives were lost in the World Wars and the Korean War," Mr. French said. Media contact: Gary Callahan, Communications, (709) 729-3142. Bill Titford, (709) 786-6431 1998 11 02 9:55 a.m.
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