The Manotick Legion will be selling banners again this year.
If you would like to Honour a Loved one this year orders must be in by August 2, 2024.
For more information and to order an Honourable Veterans Memorial Banner please contact:
Annette Blaedow, Veteran Memorial Banner Program Coordinator
rclbranch314!@gmail.com
or
Bruce Lindsay, Public Relations Officer
We can also be reached by PHONE: 613-692-3243
Homeless Veterans
One reason that we love working with these programs is because it shows one portion of Canada's history that we would never see. As we work on banners, stories of certain Veterans are shared with us by Programs either directly or through social media posts about their banners.
Unfortunately, there are a number of faceless Veterans that we don't know about but might see and are ignored. Those are our Homeless Veterans.
A portion of our sales goes to support Homeless Veteran programs. Currently we give back to the Legion's program but are also reviewing other programs to support. Even with the impact of COVID during 2020, we were still able to give back$5 000.Whatever we can do we will for as long as this program continues.
Unveiling
Banners will be unveiled and enjoyed by all during the last week of September. The BIA will provide the installation and removal of the banners. Although banners are owned by the customer, the Legion will keep the banners in storage to ensure proper storage and that all banners are present at time of installation.
THE HONOUR OUR VETERANS BANNER PROGRAM
Throughout North America cities, towns, and villages have chosen various banner titles and names represent many of their local heroes. The Banner Program will be an ongoing Remembrance, Culture and legacy project that honours Military Veterans who have served or continue to serve in the Canadian and Commonwealth Forces.
In the spirit of the meaning of "LEST WE FORGET"
"IT SHOULD NOT BE FORGOTTEN
The South Carleton Royal Canadian Legion Branch 314 Manotick is proud to honour and show respect to our Veterans who have departed too soon but will never be forgotten. We would like to honour them as it is important for the next generation to know that these brave people sacrificed everything for all the liberties and freedoms we enjoy today, with the hope that the generations to follow may never repeat our past mistakes. These banners will be proudly displayed in Manotick for a four to six week period.
BANNER DETAILS & REQUIREMENTS
Name as to appear on the banner
Picture of the honouree (head and shoulders) preferably in uniform
their branch of service such as; WWI, WWII, PEACEKEEPING, etc.
Military Branch
ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, RCMP, etc.
Name of the sponsor honouring the Veteran
If you or your family, group or business would like to Honour a Veteran visit the Legion in Manotick where applications/order forms are available.
The Banners will have a title of WE WILL REMEMBER
Measuring 24 inches wide by 60 inches high the material is a heavy gauge vinyl with double sided colour printing. The manufacturing cost of the banners is $275.00 per banner including HST, shipping & handling as well as installation, removal and storage.
The cost is the financial responsibility of either the honouree or through private or corporate sponsorship on behalf of the honouree. Full payment must be received when printing has been approved. Proofs will be created for approval prior to printing We only print after customer's approval.
Although Banners are owned by the purchaser, the Legion will keep them safe in storage. This will ensure that all banners are safe and present at time of installation.
The Veterans we are honouring can be from any military branch of service but must be deceased. It should also be noted that the honouree does not have to be a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Therefore we encourage anyone from our communities of MANOTICK, KARS, RIVER SIDE SOUTH ft NORTH GOWER TO PARTICIPATE
A few facts about the Company Producing the Banners
They are a Canadian company based in Hanover, Ontario and they have been printing banners for Veterans' programs across Canada for almost a decade. With programs across Canada, their banners have been exposed to pretty much every weather condition that this Great Nation could throw at them.
This program is managed by a Canadian Veteran who served many years with the Canadian Army and works directly with every project coordinator to make sure your program is as successful as possible.
Our entire team stands behind these programs and are proud to be involved with them and the impact they have on communities across Canada.
The Manotick Legion would like to give a big THANK YOU!
To the Manotick BIA and the Manotick MYCA for collaborating with us on this greatly deserved recognition for
OUR DECEASED VETERANS SACRIFICES
