Lest We Forget / 3 The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Island Command This year marks the 200th anniversary of The War of 1812. The war was a defining moment in Canadian history; laying the foundation not only for Confederation but for the modern nation we live in today, independent and free. The Battle of Vimy Ridge remains an iconic event in Canadian history, fought fromApril 9 to 12, 1917. Thousands of Canadians have made a pilgrimage to the Vimy memorial each year and it has remained a focal point for Canadian war remembrance. In the Dieppe raid of 1942, 6000 allied troops were involved, of these roughly 5000 were Canadian and the remainder were British Commandos and 50 American Rangers. The Royal Canadian Legion Youth Track and Field event took place from August 17-19, 2012. The athletes held a Dieppe ceremony at Cavendish beach on August 20. Our Canadian soldiers play a huge role in training the Afghan security force. It will be a period of some reckoning for Afghanistan and to then decide their own fate. The Royal Canadian Legion is the largest community based organization in Canada and continues to provide community programs through volunteer efforts of our membership. On behalf of PEI Command Executive Council, staff and Ladies’ Auxiliary, I extend a warm thank you to everyone who contributes to make this War Time Recognition Booklet a success. Through your support The Legion can continue to develop and fund Youth programs, programs to support our Veterans and Seniors and to ensure Remembrance continues. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. Dianne Kennedy Provincial President Prince Edward Island Command The Royal Canadian Legion Message from The President
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