On November 11, at sundown, communities across Canada will mark the hundredth anniversary of the end of the First World War with the ringing of 100 bells. The ringing of bells emulates the moment in 1918 when church bells across Europe tolled as four years of war came to an end.
At sunset on November 11, the bells will ring at Parliament Hill, city halls, places of worship, military bases and naval vessels across the country to honour Canada’s veterans and commemorate the end of the First World War.
On Bowen at dusk (which looks to be around 4:30 p.m.), there will be ringers from Bowen Island Fire Department, The B.C. Ambulance Service and the Legion at the Cenotaph in the cove. Ringers will also be at the Bowen Island United Church, Cate’s Hill Chapel and St. Gerard’s Mission.
All members of the public are encouraged to attend this moving ceremony. When you hear the bells toll on November 11 take a moment, pause, remember all those who served and sacrificed.
