CMRS
The Canadian Military Remembrance Society (CMRS) was formed in early 2005 to remember and honour those who have served in, or are serving in, Canada’s Military Forces.
This includes the navy, merchant navy, army and air force. We remember those who did not come back – usually young men and women who died in their late teens or early 20s. Sadly, most of their graves are overseas, near where they fell and for Canadians sadly, out of sight is out of mind. We also remember those who came back, often scarred physically and/or mentally. General Romeo Dallaire who served in Rwanda during the massacre is the best known recent example.
Canada is not a militaristic country, but she has been military when necessary. She has a proud record of her citizens responding to the need for self-defence or to go and fight to defend or liberate others. Until the War on Terror began with 9/11 (September 11 attack on the USA), and the invasion of Afghanistan, Canada had never invaded another country with the purpose of conquest.
Our mandate is the preservation and public education of Canadian Military History with a four year plan to open a museum to the public in the Greater Vancouver Regional District.
Our veterans from World War I are almost all gone, and those of World War II and the Korean War are fast fading. The founding members of this group grew up knowing many of these veterans and heard their stories first hand. As these veterans die off, their stories usually die with them and future generations will only know what happened by reading books or watching movies. The major parts played by Canada in various conflicts are often forgotten, especially now that our military is a pale shadow of its former self. Through parades, displays and this website, the Canadian Military Remembrance Society will help educate Canadians (and the world) as to the proud military history of this great country.