The Act of Remembrance: Why These Words Endure
Each November, as Canadians gather in silence at cenotaphs, schools, and cemeteries across the country, a familiar verse rises above the stillness: “They shall grow not old, as we that…
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Category: History
80 Years Later: Honouring the End of the Second World War at the National Military Cemetery
In 2025, Canada joins the world in marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, a conflict that forever shaped our nation and the global order.…
New: Remembering the North-West Resistance Through Beechwood’s History
The year 1885 marked a defining moment in Canada’s development—a confrontation on the Prairies that tested the limits of Confederation, challenged government authority, and reshaped relations with Métis and First…
Section 29 of the National Military Cemetery: A Place of Honour and Remembrance
Section 29 stands as one of the oldest and most significant military burial grounds in Canada’s capital. It tells the story of two world wars, the sacrifices made by Canada…
Canadian Business Leader, Senator, Philanthropist, and Education Advocate: The Honourable Norman McLeod Paterson
The Honourable Norman McLeod Paterson, KGStJ, DCL, LLD August 3, 1883 – August 10, 1983 – Section 51 S Lot R Norman McLeod Paterson was one of Canada’s most influential…
From Battlefield to Senate Chamber: The Journey of J. Gordon Fogo Q.C., Senator
J. Gordon Fogo Q.C., Senator A Life of Quiet Influence and National Purpose Section 52 James Gordon Fogo was born on July 9, 1896, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, into a…
Sir George Eulas Foster: Architect of Canadian Policy and Empire Visionary
Sir George Eulas Foster Section 22, Lot 15 NW – Beechwood Cemetery Born on September 3, 1847, in Carleton County, New Brunswick, George Eulas Foster rose from modest beginnings to…
A Final Honour: The Last Post Fund Field of Honour at Beechwood Cemetery
Tucked within the quiet grounds of Beechwood Cemetery, Canada’s National Cemetery, lies a section of solemn dignity and enduring gratitude – The Last Post Fund Field of Honour, Section 19.…
A Candle in the Night: Honouring the Legacy of Cpl Francisco Gomez
On the evening of July 17, 2025, under the solemn stillness of twilight, a historic vigil was held in memory of Corporal Francisco (Frank) Gomez, a proud Canadian soldier of…
Ottawa Police Service Hosts Inaugural Flag Raising Ceremony at Beechwood
On the afternoon of June 202 2025, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) held its inaugural Flag Raising Ceremony at the OPS Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood. This event was a powerful…