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(10/11-Nov) Vigil & Remembrance DAY

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RCSCC WARSPITE
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⚓ ATTENTION WARSPITE CADETS ⚓

🌺 REMEMBRANCE DAY VIGIL & CEREMONY – NOVEMBER 10–11

📍 Waterloo City Hall – 100 Regina Street South, Waterloo


RCSCC Warspite will once again be participating in the overnight Remembrance Vigil at the City of Waterloo Cenotaph, followed by the Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony.


ALL WARSPITE CADETS ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VIGIL!

You do not need to stay overnight to participate. Whether you can attend for a few hours, stay the entire night, or join us for Remembrance Day, there is an opportunity for everyone to take part.


🌙 OVERNIGHT VIGIL – NOVEMBER 10

⏰ Arrival: 1900h (7:00 PM)

Cadets staying overnight:

  • Arrive in appropriate civilian attire and bring your complete uniform to change into for your assigned vigil shifts and the Remembrance Day ceremony.

  • Bring a sleeping bag, pillow, small sleeping mat, warm clothing, toiletries, and personal necessities.

  • Eat dinner before arriving. Supper will not be provided.

  • Breakfast will be provided the following morning.

  • Cadets will be supervised overnight by staff and screened volunteers.

Cadets attending the vigil but NOT staying overnight:

  • Arrive in uniform.

  • Let staff know how long you are available to stay so we can schedule you for the first vigil shifts.

  • You do not need to stay the entire evening to participate.

  • Parents and guardians are responsible for arranging pickup at their confirmed departure time.

⚓ All cadets are encouraged to participate, including our newest cadets! 

Please let us know your availability so we can arrange the vigil schedule.


🌺 REMEMBRANCE DAY – NOVEMBER 11

Cadets attending ONLY the Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony:

📅 Wednesday, November 11, 2026

⏰ Arrival: 0900h (9:00 AM)

📍 Waterloo City Hall – 100 Regina Street South, Waterloo

  • Arrive in uniform, ready to participate.

  • Parade begins at approximately 1010h (1010 AM).

  • Parade begins at approximately 1030h (1030 AM).

  • Pickup is expected around 1130h (11:30 AM) following the ceremony.


👕 DRESS & UNIFORM

  • C1 – Ceremonial Dress, including jacket, is preferred.

  • No complete C1? Wear C5 – Work Dress.

  • No uniform yet? Wear dark, appropriate, weather-ready civilian attire.

  • Dress warmly! Cadets will be outdoors for portions of both events.

  • Overnight cadets should bring their uniform on a labelled hanger.


🎓 VOLUNTEER HOURS & PARTICIPATION

High school volunteer hours are available:

  • 4 hours for the overnight vigil.

  • 2 hours for the Remembrance Day ceremony.


Parents and guardians are welcome to attend, observe the vigil, and join us in paying tribute to those who have served and sacrificed.


📋 Please notify staff if you are attending only part of the vigil, and provide your expected arrival and departure times. This allows us to schedule everyone appropriately.


📱 Check C365 and refer to the distributed Vigil Handout for the full kit list, medication requirements, and additional instructions.


📱 519-505-2605


🌺 Whether you can give a few hours or the entire night, your participation matters. Let's come together as Warspite to honour Canada's veterans and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.




 
 
 

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