This year marks the 80th Remembrance Day ceremony the cadets of Aldergrove have participated in. 

Across Canada, cadets volunteer to participate in ceremonies and activities to honour and acknowledge those who paid the ultimate sacrifice, said Captain Jason Doherty of the 1922 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps. 

"[It also] acknowledges our duty to work for the peace they fought so hard to attain. In interacting with current serving Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, and legion members, cadets gain an understanding and awareness of Canada's military history," he told The Star. 

Cadets participate in a wide range of activities and programs, all of which are provided free of charge to the participants. As they progress the cadets are also able to take part in expeditions near and far, some of which even pay remuneration to the senior cadets.

Leading up to Nov. 11, cadets will be out helping with poppy tagging. 

Taggers in Aldergrove will be at Otter Co-op, Freshco, the liquor store, the Murrayville IGA, and the Walnut Grove Save-On-Foods. 

"Cadets generally enjoy the [Aldergrove] event. They enjoy participating in a large parade, as well as meeting and interacting with members of the Canadian Armed Forces and veterans," Doherty said. 

At this year's Aldergrove ceremony, the air cadets band will be marching and performing in the Aldergrove parade from 268 Street to the legion, and then reading poems and names of those laying wreaths. 

The army and sea cadets will be standing guard around the cenotaph at the legion for the duration of the ceremony. 

"I very much enjoy having the youth involved in the program," Doherty shared. "It is very fulfilling to see them develop into fine young adults." 

The Aldergrove Remembrance Day ceremony takes place Monday, Nov. 11, and begins with a parade down Fraser Highway to the legion branch, where a ceremony will start immediately after. 

The legion is located at 26607 Fraser Hwy.

Cadets will also be participating in ceremonies in Murrayville, 91原创 City, Fort 91原创, and beyond by leading the procession of Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, or standing guard at the cenotaph for the ceremony. Cadets also lay a wreath for their unit. 

The Cadet Program develops confident, self-sufficient leaders who form lasting friendships and are engaged in their communities, while they promote physical fitness, healthy living, and foster an interest in the activities of the Canadian Armed Forces.

They are led by Canadian Forces Cadet Instructors Cadre (CIC) Officers, dedicated members of the community who work with youth in their spare time by providing them with a dynamic and structured program. 

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