Candlelight tribute

Candlelight tributes were made by the Legion at veteran's graves in the Barriere Cemetery

  • May. 13, 2012 6:00 a.m.
Approximately 30 people attended the Legion’s Candlelight Service at the Barriere Cemetery on May 8.  Despite a brisk wind that meant having to relight some of the candles, members of the area’s Rocky Mountain Cadet Corp placed candles at each veteran’s grave.  Mayor Humphreys said a few words, and prayers were led by Rev. Todd English. The Candlelight Tribute Ceremony, was started in the Netherlands in 1995 when Dutch children placed lighted candles on the graves of Canadian soldiers, leaving them burning overnight in silent tribute to the fallen.  Since that time, these tributes have spread across Europe and to Canada.  Pictured is Cpl. Darren Mickelson placing a candle on a veteran’s grave during the service.

Approximately 30 people attended the Legion’s Candlelight Service at the Barriere Cemetery on May 8. Despite a brisk wind that meant having to relight some of the candles, members of the area’s Rocky Mountain Cadet Corp placed candles at each veteran’s grave.  Mayor Humphreys said a few words, and prayers were led by Rev. Todd English. The Candlelight Tribute Ceremony, was started in the Netherlands in 1995 when Dutch children placed lighted candles on the graves of Canadian soldiers, leaving them burning overnight in silent tribute to the fallen.  Since that time, these tributes have spread across Europe and to Canada. Pictured is Cpl. Darren Mickelson placing a candle on a veteran’s grave during the service.

Barriere Star Journal