Indigenous legacy etched in stone at National Military Cemetery this Remembrance Day
Tina Quesnel’s son Justin was just 35 years old when he died unexpectedly last year, but she remembers him — a Canadian soldier — as full of joy and love…
Food Drive at the Christmas Candlelight Service
Each year, the Beechwood Cemetery Foundation host the Christmas Candlelight Service -this year’s event is on December 11th at 6:00pm.This annual service offers families and community members a peaceful way…
Beechwood Way – Fall 2022
AS WE APPROACH a milestone in Beechwood’s history, we tend to reflect on the years behind us. For over 150 years, Beechwood has had the honour of serving the community,…
Grete Hale (1929-2022)
Grete Hale (1929-2022): ‘Baker’s daughter’ was Ottawa’s legendary business leader and a philanthropist Grete Hale, who died Oct. 28 at age 93, was the second of Ottawa’s legendary “Three Sisters”.…
Ottawa’s military cemetery introduces Indigenized headstones for veterans
At Beechwood National Military Cemetery in Ottawa, nestled amidst the solemn rows of grey, granite headstones bearing Christian crosses and Stars of David, is a marker featuring a simple etching…
Grief Support Workshop – November 27th 2022
Life is difficult – suffering – losses. Know that the pain will pass. Trust that nature will do the healing. And as grieving passes, You will be stronger. Healing, more…
Routes of Remembrance
À ceux qui ont traversé l’océan pour défendre la liberté, nous nous souvenons de votre service. À ceux qui ne sont jamais rentrés chez eux, nous nous souvenons de votre…
A Journalist and Soldier – Sir Edward Whipple Bancroft Morrison
SIR EDWARD WHIPPLE BANCROFT MORRISON – KCMG DSO Section 29, Lot 16 N Edward Whipple Bancroft Morrison was born to Scottish immigrants in London, Ontario on July 6, 1867. He…
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation at Beechwood 2022 – Recap Video
On September 30 2022, at the Beechwood National Memorial Center’s Sacred Space, there was a screening of the Spirit Bear and Children Make History short film. This stop-motion animation film…
An ace fighter pilot – Flight Sergeant Joseph Auguste Omer Levesque
Flight Sergeant Joseph Auguste Omer Levesque Section 27, Range F, Grave 263 Joseph Auguste Omer Levesque was born on May 23, 1920 in Mont-Joli, Quebec. In 1940, he left his…