Remembrance Day service in 2019 at Kal Tire Place. (Vernon Matter file photo)

By Pete McIntyre

Nov. 11

Remembrance Day service returns to Kal Tire Place

Nov 4, 2022 | 5:00 AM

Vernon’s Remembrance Day service will be back at Kal Tire Place (KTP) on Friday, Nov. 11, after two years of scaled-down, smaller events at the city’s Cenotaph due to the pandemic.

Sandra Patterson, poppy chair of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 in Vernon, said they wanted to hold services at both the Cenotaph and KTP this year, but it was not possible.

“The RCMP said they did not have enough people to man both sites, security wise, so we have gone with Kal Tire Place so we can accomodate more people,” Patterson told Vernon Matters.

Patterson said they expect to see a big crowd for the ceremony.

“We hope so. It will be nice to see them after two years.”

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Patterson said the program will feature the normal routine with the service and laying of wreaths.

“If anyone wants to purchase wreaths, they can get in touch with us at the office.”

The Vernon Concert Band and Kalamalka Highlanders Pipe Band will perform.

The use of Kal Tire Place is donated for the event with the Legion having to provide insurance and St. John Ambulance on site.

On Nov. 11, the doors will open at 9:30 a.m. to the public

9:50 a.m. Musical prelude

10 a.m. Parade forms

10:25 a.m. Parade of veterans: veterans, first responders, cadets, cubs and scouts

10:35 a.m. Service begins

11 a.m. Moment of silence, followed by laying of wreaths by dignitaries and organizations

After the service, Patterson said everyone is invited to the Legion (5101 25th Ave.) for chilli and refreshments.