Please join us for our
REMEMBRANCE DAY
CEREMONY
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Main Lobby
Observance begins at 10:55 a.m.
A tradition for 65 years, staff and guests salute the achievements
and sacrifices of our war veterans who served the country
in times of war during the 20th century.
Lest we forget. A time to remember. A time to reflect.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact: Melanie Coates
The Fairmont Royal York
Tel: 416-860-4556
E-mail:
THE FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK REMEMBERS
NOVEMBER 11, 2010
LISTING to run now through November 11, 2010:
Annual Remembrance Day Ceremony in the lobby of the Fairmont Royal York on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 10:55 a.m. sharp: The Fairmont Royal York, 100 Front St. West, Toronto.
On Thursday, November 11, 2010, the public is invited to join The Fairmont Royal York for their annual Remembrance Day Ceremony. A tradition for 65 years, The Fairmont Royal York’s staff and guests salute the achievements and sacrifices of our veterans who served our country in times of war during the 20th century. The traditional ceremony begins at 10:55 a.m. and includes a memorial display, military music and two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. sharp.
The Fairmont Royal York invites all guests, colleagues and the public to join. A retired Fairmont Royal York employee, a war veteran who returned to work at the hotel after serving his country, will join in the lobby for the observance. Members of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Toronto Police will also be present.
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The Fairmont Royal York Remembers
65th Annual Remembrance Day Ceremony
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Welcoming remarks by Ms. Heather McCrory, Regional Vice President and General Manager of The Fairmont Royal York
“In Flanders Fields”, by John McCrae – read by Allison Stewart
O Canada
Last Post, bugle
Two minutes of silence
Lament, piper
Rouse, piper
“Act of Remembrance”, by Laurence Binyon – read by Lieutenant Commander Albert Wong on behalf of the Commanding Officer and Crew of HMCS Toronto
Wreath laying by Lieutenant Robert MacDonald of HMCS Toronto
Salute by Veteran, Dennis Radley
Amazing Grace, piper
God Save the Queen
Piper
Special thanks to Veteran, Dennis Radley and Evelyn Radley