On Monday evening, October 16th, the Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (NCMs) of the local Army Cadet Corps joined at the local Cenotaph, where we paid our respects to the fallen.
We organized the cleaning of the Cenotaph and the surrounding grounds, using a pressure washer to scrub the Cenotaph clean, remove weeds in the pathways, trim back hedges, and remove garbage.
The Cenotaph and the area around it are now clean, showing an example of how to pay respect to the fallen and good community service.
After the cleaning, the seniors conducted a Cenotaph guard practice with drill rifles. In preparation for the upcoming November 11th Remembrance Day Ceremony. We hope to see the public on November 11th to join us to pay respects to the fallen and those who currently serve our community and country.
The Cadet program is a youth program for ages 12-18, to develop junior leaders, promote physical fitness and community service, and instill an interest in the Canadian Armed Forces.
We meet at Golden Secondary School in the gymnasium on Tuesday nights from 5:45 to 8:00 p.m. Those interested in joining or have questions may contact the training officer at Devon.mccarthy@cadets.gc.ca, and they are welcome to come any Tuesday night.
