RMR Volunteers Help Retrieve 16,000 Flags at Pointe-Claire Field of Honour
Westmount, Quebec – 25 July 2026: A volunteer work party from The Royal Montreal Regiment (RMR) recently answered the call to assist the Pointe-Claire Field of Honour with the retrieval of approximately 16,000 commemorative flags.
The flags had been placed throughout the cemetery as part of ceremonies marking the anniversary of D-Day and the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino. The commemoration also welcomed the Polish Ambassador, reflecting the important role played by Polish forces during the hard-fought Italian campaign of the Second World War.
Retrieving thousands of flags is normally a substantial undertaking. A group of approximately 25 to 30 Cadets typically requires three hours to complete the task. Demonstrating the value of teamwork, organization, a strong work ethic – and perhaps a strongly competitive streak common to all infanteers, the RMR volunteers completed the work in just one hour.
The work party was joined by members of the Royal Canadian Legion, including Robert Crockett, a former Sergeant-at-Arms, and Roland Labreche, the Legion’s new Sergeant-at-Arms.
The Pointe-Claire Field of Honour is dedicated to the memory of Canadian and Allied veterans, making the Regiment’s contribution particularly meaningful. By volunteering their time, the soldiers helped preserve the dignity of the site while supporting the wider veteran community and those responsible for maintaining this important place of remembrance.
The effort was another example of RMR soldiers stepping forward when help was needed and applying the same qualities expected in uniform: service, discipline and teamwork.
