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This message is being shared on behalf of Dr. Elaine Popp, President, Durham College.
On Remembrance Day, we come together at Durham College (DC) and across Canada to remember those who have served our country in times of war, conflict, and peace. We honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice, recognize the families who waited, worried and carried the weight of that service, and stand with those who continue to serve today.
Being a military-connected college is one meaningful way we show respect by standing alongside those whose lives continue to be shaped by military service. We are proud to recognize the experiences and contributions of serving members, Veterans, Reservists and military families. Their service and the perspectives they bring enrich our college community, and we have a shared responsibility to ensure they feel welcomed, respected and supported.
All students are invited to attend our Act of Remembrance ceremony today at 10:30 a.m., co-organized by the Durham College Student Association and the Ontario Tech Student Union.
Wherever you are today, I encourage you to pause and reflect, and to thank those who serve and the families who stand behind them. Wear a poppy, observe the 11 a.m. silence and consider what service, sacrifice, and peace mean in your own life.
Flags at both our Oshawa and Whitby campuses have been lowered in remembrance of those who served our country. Their courage, commitment, and willingness to put others first continue to inspire us. May we carry their legacy forward with gratitude and care, looking out for one another and never taking peace or freedom for granted.
Lest we forget.