Memorial Day 2022

"Memorial Day is the anniversary of that tragic day at Beaumont-Hamel... it is to pay tribute to the actions and sacrifices of all Newfoundland and Labrador soldiers, sailors, and flyers, across the First and Second World Wars...." https://t.co/DfARKwmGVU https://t.co/bUe4XTtMDI

— RNFLDR Museum (@RNFLDRmuseum) July 1, 2022

Happy Canada Day! Pause with us this Canada Day, & Memorial Day (NL), to remember those who sacrificed so much for our province & country. Thank you to all who continue to serve for our nation! https://t.co/YW6xroBYJI

— MarystownFIRE-RESCUE (@MYSTVolFireDept) July 1, 2022

On this Memorial Day, we remember the courage of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who fought and sacrificed themselves many years ago. https://t.co/dfUNEFQZJm

— YMCA of NL (@YMCAofNL) July 1, 2022

Memorial Day has been observed annually since 1 July 1917, to commemorate the loss of approximately 700 soldiers of the 1st Newfoundland Regiment from the Dominion of Newfoundland at Beaumont-Hamel on the first day on the Somme during the First World War. https://t.co/hB6YRRf2bE

— CommissionairesGL (@CMGreatLakes) July 1, 2022

Memorial Day pays tribute to those who fought valiantly, and ensures their sacrifice will never be forgotten. 💜 https://t.co/nTlx9qXWKA

— Lionel Kelland Hospice (@LionelKelland) July 1, 2022

July 1 is Canada Day throughout the country, but in Newfoundland and Labrador it is also Memorial Day. We should all pause today to remember those who gave so much to help protect the peace and freedom that we all enjoy today. Lest we forget. https://t.co/KLtOCOg188

— Tony Wakeham (@TonyWakehamNL) July 1, 2022

Our Memorial Day Ceremony starts at 10:50 a.m. this morning (Fri, July 1) at the War Memorial at the Town Hall. Join us as we honour & remember the bravery & sacrifices of the Newfoundland Regiment during the Frist World War. https://t.co/EZhDaT2zeQ

— Town of Paradise (@townofparadise) July 1, 2022