News
9 November 2012
Remembrance Magazine Volume 2 Launch
Summer 2012
National Wall of Remembrance Project - Terance Cottrell ONTRACK
14 February 2012
Canada's Oldest Veteran's Association supports & endorses the National Wall of Remembrance Project
30 January 2012
20 November 2011
National Wall of Remembrance - Kingston This Week
17 November 2011
Taking the act of remembrance into the 21st Century - Kingston EMC
11 November 2011
Remembrance Day means... - CBC Radio The - Link
11 November 2011
Lt. Col. Ken Carr (L), representing the Base Commander, Allan Jones, Chairman of the Wall of Remembrance Executive and Deputy CO of the Communications and Electronics Museum Maj. Mike Jackson push ceremonial spades into the ground to signify the "ground breaking" of the new National Wall of Remembrance to be built at the Kingston Military Base. Photo Credit: Derek Walter, www.gananoquetoday.ca
Ground breaking ceremony held...- gananoquetoday.ca
10 November 2011
A virtual wall of Remembrance... - CBC Radio The-Link
10 November 2011
Official Remembrance Magazine Launch
4 October 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sometimes dreams do come true. Sometimes solemn promises are kept. The National Wall of Remembrance Association (NWORA) is pleased to announce that our vision of establishing a National Monument to honour all of Canada’s fallen is about to come true. Our promise of a groundbreaking ceremony by Remembrance Day 2011 will be kept. After considering several Kingston locations over the past year, and receiving the support of the local military community, the Association has decided that the National Wall of Remembrance will be located at the Military Communications and Electronics Museum, on the grounds of Canadian Forces Base Kingston.
This self-funding project will create a single place of remembrance for all of Canada's fallen heroes - a facility that families, friends and the people of Canada will want to visit. The National Wall of Remembrance will honour those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, in all conflicts of record, starting with the earliest. It will not, however, seek to replace local cenotaphs and memorials as a sacred place.
Using the latest technology, the installation portion will be of particular interest to schools. This tribute will have two components: a series of panels portraying the various conflicts and a digital wall with a search function. A screen presentation of the name of each fallen hero together with biographies, photos and clippings will be augmented, from time to time, as new material comes to light. Remembrance, the official publication of the Association, will be distributed across the country and will focus on Canada’s engagement in various conflicts. Remembrance will also include reviews, memoirs, stories, verse and memorials to those who served or fell for Canada.
A panel of mainly-retired, senior military officers with a combined 400 years of service to Canada has stepped forward to form an advisory board in support of the project. The partnership between the NWORA and the Military Communications and Electronics Museum will present Canada with a gift to last.
July 2011
Jack O’Brien, president of the Army Navy Air Force Veterans Martello Unit 377, donated $2,000.00, from the National Wall of Remembrance Association, to “Soldier On” representative Ken Goodwin. “Soldier On” provides resources and opportunities for serving and retired Canadian Forces personnel with a permanent or chronic illness or injury to actively participate in physical, recreational or sporting activities.
June 2011
Jack O’Brien, President of the Army Navy Air Force Veterans Martello Unit 377, donated $3,000.00 from the National Wall of Remembrance Association, to Veteran’s Hospitals in Ontario at the ANAVETS Convention June 2011.
10 November 2010
Wear Poppy with Pride - THE WHIG-STANDARD
19 October 2010
30 September 2010
24 September 2010
Website Launch
23 September 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
National Wall Of Remembrance Project
Quick Media Facts
- Self-funding project that will create a single place of remembrance for our fallen heroes
- It will incorporate the names of all Canadian Fallen in all conflicts of Record
- This is not a war memorial it will not take the place of local cenotaphs or memorials that already exist
- An annual publication will be produced which will review aspects of various conflicts,
including editorials, memoirs and the names of some who made the ultimate sacrifice - The location of the National Wall Of Remembrance will be easily accessible and have ample parking where all visitors are welcome
- It will be in Kingston Ontario
Why Kingston?? - Birthplace of much of the Canadian Armed Forces and what was the North West Mounted Police
- Home of the Royal Military College
- Home of one of Canada's leading naval reserve units, HMCS Cataraqui
- Home of Fort Frontenac, contains Fort Frontenac Officers' Mess - probably the finest traditional army mess still in existence and familiar to all young officers seeking promotion
- Old Fort Henry, a national historic site
- Canadian Forces Base Kingston
Prominent individuals have formed an Advisory Board to ensure success. They come from various areas of expertise and will work with an organization with a proven track record of raising funds for successful national memorials.
14 September 2010
Board of Directors sign first constitution and bylaw. Today Chairman Allan Jones, Vice Chairman / Treasurer James Kingston, Secretary Debra St-Gelais, & Directors Helen Jones, Arthur Kimbers, Jack O'Brien, Wayne Wood were sworn in.