Events in September 2024

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History of the Memorial Service

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History of the Memorial Service

19:30: Regular General Meeting - Ottawa Division

All members of the Ottawa Division are welcome to attend the Regular General Meetings. We encourage that you reach out to those Retired Members who are not members and invite them to one of our meetings and enjoy the fellowship and comradery. We require new members and your efforts are always appreciated. See you at the next RGM ………. Your ODVA Executive

All day: Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Day ceremony in Ottawa

All day: RCMP Regimental Ball - 50 Years of Women in the RCMP

19:30: Regular General Meeting - Ottawa Division

All day: Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Day ceremony in Ottawa

All day: RCMP Regimental Ball - 50 Years of Women in the RCMP

19:30 – 21:30
September 10, 2024

The Ottawa Division Regular General Meetings (RGM) are open to all RCMP Veterans, in the General Mess:

73 Leiken Drive, Ottawa, ON. K1A 0R2

Secure parking available, sign in at front desk, personal ID required, comfortable seating in General Mess. Dress is casual unless stated otherwise. Bar service available 18:00 to 19:00, bar service will resume following the meeting.

All day
September 29, 2024

Once again we will meet on Parliament Hill to honour our fallen comrades, and to ensure that the magnitude of their sacrifice will never be forgotten. We will continue the focus of the Memorial on the unsung heroes, the surviving families of those brave men and women who died in the line of duty.

In 1998 the Canadian Government officially proclaimed the last Sunday of September of every year as Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day. On January 17, 2003 Canadian Heritage declared the last Sunday of September of every year as a nation wide flag half-masting on all federal buildings and establishments in Canada, including the Peace Tower, from sunrise to sunset in honour of our fallen officers. These official proclamations are a fitting sign of respect, not only to those gathered on the hill, but also for those who made the ultimate tragic sacrifice to keep our communities safe and our environment protected.

The Parade Orders can be viewed at www.thememorial.ca under the tab SERVICE. The parade will march rain or shine to Center Block for the 11:00 am start of the Memorial Service. Form up will remain at Wellington and Kent Streets in assigned columns.

All day
October 5, 2024

A Journey Through Time: 50 Years of Women in Policing

The journey to this anniversary began in 1974 when the RCMP first welcomed women into its ranks. Since then, the role of women within the organization has evolved significantly, shaping the landscape of modern policing in Canada.

10 19:30: Regular General Meeting - Ottawa Division 19:30: Regular General Meeting - Ottawa Division 19:30 – 21:30 September 10, 2024 The Ottawa Division Regular General Meetings (RGM) are open to all RCMP Veterans, in the General Mess: 73 Leiken Drive, Ottawa, ON. K1A 0R2 Secure parking available, sign in at front desk, personal ID required, comfortable seating in General Mess. Dress is casual unless stated otherwise. Bar service available 18:00 to 19:00, bar service will resume following the meeting. All members of the Ottawa Division are welcome to attend the Regular General Meetings. We encourage that you reach out to those Retired Members who are not members and invite them to one of our meetings and enjoy the fellowship and comradery. We require new members and your efforts are always appreciated. See you at the next RGM ………. Your ODVA Executive Read more

29 All day: Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Day ceremony in Ottawa All day: Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Day ceremony in Ottawa All day September 29, 2024 Once again we will meet on Parliament Hill to honour our fallen comrades, and to ensure that the magnitude of their sacrifice will never be forgotten. We will continue the focus of the Memorial on the unsung heroes, the surviving families of those brave men and women who died in the line of duty. In 1998 the Canadian Government officially proclaimed the last Sunday of September of every year as Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day. On January 17, 2003 Canadian Heritage declared the last Sunday of September of every year as a nation wide flag half-masting on all federal buildings and establishments in Canada, including the Peace Tower, from sunrise to sunset in honour of our fallen officers. These official proclamations are a fitting sign of respect, not only to those gathered on the hill, but also for those who made the ultimate tragic sacrifice to keep our communities safe and our environment protected. The Parade Orders can be viewed at www.thememorial.ca under the tab SERVICE. The parade will march rain or shine to Center Block for the 11:00 am start of the Memorial Service. Form up will remain at Wellington and Kent Streets in assigned columns. CLICK THE FOLLOWING TO ACCESS: History of the Memorial Service Read more