RCMP Veterans’ Week Commemorative Service 2025
Honouring Service, Sacrifice, and the RCMP Legacy
On November 9, 2025, the RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood stood as a place of solemn remembrance and pride during the annual RCMP Veterans’ Week Commemorative Service. Members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, veterans, recruits, and families gathered to pay tribute to those who have served and those who continue to serve under the RCMP’s guiding principles of integrity, courage, and dedication to Canada.
The ceremony began with the parade forming in front of the cenotaph, led by RCMP veterans in their red blazers and serving members in full dress uniform. The moment carried the weight of history, a living connection between generations who have worn the uniform and upheld the RCMP’s proud tradition of service.
An opening reflection acknowledged the shared commitment between the RCMP, the Canadian Armed Forces, and Canada’s policing and public safety communities. It underscored that remembrance is not just about the past, but about the ongoing duty to serve with integrity and compassion.
The Last Post sounded across the cemetery, followed by two minutes of silence. The stillness was profound - a moment where those gathered stood united in reflection and gratitude. The Lament and Reveille followed, powerful musical tributes that echoed through the grounds, symbolizing both mourning and renewal.
The Act of Remembrance, recited in both official languages, reminded all in attendance of the enduring promise: We will remember them.
Wreaths were laid on behalf of the RCMP, veterans’ organizations, government representatives, and community partners. Each wreath represented a chapter in Canada’s story, a gesture of remembrance for the men and women who dedicated their lives to protecting Canadians, often in the face of great personal sacrifice. From serving officers to the families who support them, from veterans to the next generation of recruits, the gathering reflected the strength of the RCMP community and its unwavering commitment to honour those who came before.
The RCMP Veterans’ Week Commemorative Service stands as a yearly reminder that remembrance is not confined to a single day but woven into the fabric of the Force itself. It is reflected in every officer who serves, every veteran remembered, and every Canadian who pauses to give thanks. T
he RCMP motto, Maintiens le droit - Uphold the Right - resonates as both an oath and a legacy, carried forward by all who have served and continue to serve across Canada and around the world.