Since 2020, the Milton Sea Cadets from RCSCC CHAUDIERE, accompanied by the Navy League Cadets from NLCC ADVENTURE, hosted a remembrance ceremony for the longest continuous military campaign in World War II. This year marks the 80th anniversary of this battle where many Canadians fought bravely for their country. During this campaign, Canada’s Navy grew from a tiny base of ships to become the third largest Navy in the world.
The cadets marched in front of Townhall, wearing their number one uniforms. Dignitaries from the Royal Canadian Legion, The Milton Naval Association and the Mayor, Mr. Gordon Krantz, laid wreaths in memory of those who are still serving Canada. The names of Canadian ships lost during the war were called out. After every 5 ships, a bell rang solemnly, and a cadet responded loudly: “They do not answer, Sir!”. Five cadets guarded the cenotaph, inscripted with the many battles Canada participated in.
The remembrance ceremony took place on May 4th, at the Victoria Park cenotaph, where many gathered to see the cadets pay homage to those who did not come back, including 3 Miltonians, who have served in the Navy during that time.
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