In the Field
Operation Legacy is proud to be a strong representative and active participant in ongoing important national remembrance initiatives. Some examples of these include:
 End of an Era Ceremony On February 18th, 2010, Canada’s last known First World War veteran, Mr. John “Jack” Babcock, passed away, signifying the end of an era. As a result of his passing, Canada had the opportunity to commemorate a generation past – to honour all those that served their country during the First World War. We must remember the war-time sacrifice of the more than 650,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders who served during the First World War – 170,000 were injured and 68,000 lost their lives. This was an historic event which marked the end of an era in Canada’s military history. The Government of Canada held a national commemorative ceremony honouring all of Canada’s First World War service men and women to pay tribute to their achievements and contributions. Representing Operation Legacy at the Ottawa ceremony was President Karen, and CHAMP Graduates James, Brian, Jamie and Shelley.
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 Winterlude Ice Sculpture Every year Operation Legacy members attend Veterans Affairs’ ice sculpture unveiling ceremony as part of Ottawa’s Winterlude. The sculpture and ceremony have commemorated anniversaries such as The Naval Centennial, and the 90th Anniversary of the First World War.
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 Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Members of Operation Legacy were honoured to participate in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ceremony. The Tomb was constructed at the base of the National War Memorial in Ottawa and holds the remains of a Canadian soldier killed during the First World War. His body represents the 27,000 plus unidentified Canadians killed in war.
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 Committee Representation Members help to preserve Canada's military heritage and represent Canada's youth by sitting on a number of committees, such as Vimy Memorial Restoration, Cenotaphs and Monuments Restoration Program, Veterans' Week, working groups and many others. They have also made a submission to the CRTC encouraging the airing of The War Amps military heritage documentaries, as well as appeared before Senate and House Committees.
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 Canadian War Museum Members were on the advisory committee to ensure that our new Canadian War Museum tells the story of Canada’s wartime heritage accurately and appropriately. Representatives were invited to take part in the official opening ceremonies.
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 Pilgrimages Members of Operation Legacy have represented Canadian youth as part of pilgrimages overseas. See First Person Accounts to read narratives from Operation Legacy members who travelled to see the cemeteries and the battlefields first hand.
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 Special Events Members of Operation Legacy help to educate Canadians about remarkable World War I artist Mary Riter Hamilton by taking part in special events such as the opening of exhibits of her paintings at museums and galleries across Canada, and the unveiling of a plaque in her birthplace, Teeswater, Ontario, to honour her unique contribution to Canada’s military heritage.
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 Operation Legacy members across Canada were also invited to attend performances of singer John McDermott’s Canadian Remembrance Tour, hosting War Amps displays and providing information during the shows.
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