Campus Notre-Dame-de-Foy student Stéphanie Toutant, centre, presents the Notre-Dame-de-Foy student association Remembrance Day banner to the co-ordinator of the 2025 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 265 Poppy Campaign, Céline Houde, and the president of Branch 265, André Lavallée, on Nov. 21. Visit our website at QCTOnline.com to learn more about this remarkable student initiative. (Photo by Alcide Maillet courtesy of Branch 265) LEGION REPORT Students at Campus Notre-Dame-de-Foy mark Remembrance Day Submitted by Jean Gervais, communications manager, Royal Canadian Legion branch 265 The Campus Notre-Dame-de-Foy student association (Association générale des étudiants du…
Volunteers from Branch 265 honour their fallen comrades during a ceremony at Cimetière Saint-Charles in Lower Town on Oct. 28. (Photo by Jean Gervais courtesy of Branch 265) LEGION REPORT: Veterans recognized at Quebec City tribute
Submitted by Jean Gervais, communications manager, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 265
Nearly 1,000 graves of veterans from the Quebec City region were decorated with a small maple leaf flag on Oct. 28 to pay tribute to these men and women at the beginning of the commemoration period leading up to Remembrance Day, Nov. 11.
According to Gérard Trudeau of Branch 265 of the Royal Canadian Legion, who is responsible for the Poppy Campaign that began at the end of October (Editors’ note: see separate story in this edition), representatives of the branch visited the Saint-Charles and Notre- Dame de Belmont cemeteries as part of this initiative.
This project to honour fallen heroes is an initiative of Réal Dumas, president of the funeral committee of Branch 265. The committee is tasked with honouring the careers and courage of veterans at funerals, in agreement with the families of the deceased.
Memoriam Eorum Retinebimus /We Will Remember Them
This family photo shows the members of Branch 265 who attended the ceremony. (Photo by Alcide Maillet courtesy of Branch 265)
LEGION REPORT Local Legion members, French veterans attend Plains of Abraham tribute Submitted by Jean Gervais, Branch 265, Royal Canadian Legion On Oct. 25 at 10 a.m., French veterans participated…
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Legion volunteer awarded Crown Society of Canada medal
Submitted by Jean Gervais, communications director, Branch 265, Royal Canadian Legion
Former lieutenant-governor J. Michel Doyon recently presented the Special Commemorative Medal of the Crown Society of Canada to Francine Beaudry, a retired member of the Canadian Armed Forces who has distinguished herself through her outstanding commitment to Branch 265 of the Royal Canadian Legion and to the Indigenous veterans’ community.
The Crown Society is a non-profit organization based in the province of Quebec, dedicated to promoting the monarchy in Canada.
The society was created due to a perceived lack of motivation on the part of other organizations to promote the institution of the Canadian Crown.
At the ceremony, held on Sept. 21 at Quai 1635 in Quebec City, eight awardees had the privilege of receiving this honour from Doyon, who was accompanied by Jean-François Provençal, his former chief of staff.
Along with Beaudry, the other recipients of the medal were Almeida Wilson, Jacques Bouchard, Maj. (ret.) Paulette Brousseau, Dr. Majed Ghattas, Denis Pelletier, Denis Perrier and Serge St-Pierre.
Veteran Pierre Lalonde leads his troops into battle at the head of the Béarn Regiment (Photo by Alcide Maillet courtesy of Branch 265) LEGION REPORT: History enthusiasts strive to reenact the great battles of Quebec City Submitted by Jean Gervais, Branch 265, Royal Canadian Legion Hundreds of participants worked hard to recreate the…
Legion members Sylvie Parent, Adeline Savoie, Branch 265 president André Lavallée and Chantal Ody pose for a photo before teeing off at the second annual President’s Golf Tournament at the Club de Golf de Lorette on Sept. 2. (Photo by Alcide Maillet courtesy of Branch 265) LEGION REPORT Branch 265 holds second annual President’s Golf Tournament Submitted by Jean Gervais On Sept. 4, the Club de Golf de Lorette hosted the second annual Royal Canadian Legion…
Mark O’Brien receives the Legionnaire of the Year award from Branch 265 acting president Adeline Savoie on June 7.
(Photo by Alcide Maillet courtesy of Branch 265)
LEGION REPORT Mark O’Brien named Legionnaire of the Year Submitted by Jean Gervais, Branch 265, Royal Canadian Legion Mark O’Brien was named Legionnaire of the Year by Branch 265 of…
Second vice-president Marc Friolet, acting president Adeline Savoie, Thomas D. Irvine, president of the Provincial Command, provincial executive director Paulette Cook, past president Harnold Savard and third vice-president Normand Moreau attended the provincial convention.
Photo by Alcide Maillet courtesy of Branch 265
LEGION REPORT: Royal Canadian Legion Quebec Branch holds 60th Provincial Convention in Quebec City
Submitted by Jean Gervais, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 265
The 60th Provincial Convention of the Quebec Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion was held in Quebec City on May 17, bringing together over 100 volunteer directors representing all the branches of this movement whose mission is to support and recognize former military personnel.
The opening ceremony took place in the traditional military fashion. Former presidents and executive officers were escorted to their places of honour to the sound of the bagpipes, under the direction of the sergeant-at-arms.
Participants then paraded from the Québec Inn, where the convention was being held, to the Royal Canadian Legion, Lt. Col. J. Charles Forbes RMWO Quebec, Branch 265, on Boul. Hamel.
A ceremony was held on site to commemorate those who made the supreme sacrifice of their lives during conflicts. Veterans laid wreaths at the foot of the Korean War Memorial.
Comrade Thomas D. Irvine, C.D., president of the Quebec Command, recited the Act of Remembrance.
Attendees had the privilege of meeting guest speaker Brig. Gen. (ret.) Gaston Côté.
Discussions between comrades from different regions of Quebec were brief but highly instructive. The delegates returned to the Québec Inn to continue the convention with a busy schedule, including the election of a new executive committee.
Members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Quebec Branch 265 funeral committee are Denis Robitaille, Gaétan Guillemette, Gérard Trudeau, funeral director Réal Dumas, Yvon Ouellette and Normand Moreau. (Photo by Alcide Maillet, courtesy of Branch 265)
LEGION REPORT: Branch 265 supports bereaved families Submitted by Jean Gervais, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 265 The Royal Canadian Legion’s primary mission is to support and remember all those who…
Several members of the military from the Quebec City area received Quilts of Valour in recognition of their commitment at the Nov. 30 ceremony. (Photo by Alcide Maillet courtesy of Branch 265) LEGION REPORT: Local veterans receive Quilts of Valour Submitted by Jean Gervais, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 265 Dozens of retired and serving military personnel from the Quebec City area recently…