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The Cenotaph, erected in the St. Norbert Cemetery, was an over-grown, long forgotten homage to the thirteen men who fought and died in World War I and who were connected to the St. Norbert area.

In 2008, Art Bloomfield, long-time St. Norbert resident, took a closer look at the overgrown monument while walking his young grandson to kindergarten. Soon after, he and his family made it their personal mission to ensure that the cenotaph and those thirteen men whose names are etched in stone were forgotten no more.

Celebrate and honour these men at the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month.

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The gift of your words

Thank you to those who gave us the gifts of their words after watching the St. Norbert Remembrance Day service, either in person or online. It was truly our pleasure to bring this event to you.

We look forward to bringing our next Remembrance Day service at the cenotaph to you. Together, let's honour those who laid down their lives for us.

2021

Here is some of the feedback we received from people who've watch our 2021 Virtual Remembrance Day service...

Judy Williams
"I really enjoyed the virtual remembrance ceremony that you produced this year. It was very interesting and touching. I really love the partnership you have with the high school students for this event. The laying of the wreaths was a true community partnership, very meaningful."

Bob and Harolyn
"Just want to pass on our thanks for the lovely on-line service this morning. It was well done and a fine tribute to the 13 soldiers from St Norbert who were killed overseas. Thanks again."

Edith
"Thank you so much for this service to our community but most of all to our veterans.  It is always wonderful to see so many young people involved.  It is up to us to teach them what we remember and what they should know.
So fortunate that this was pre-recorded; today would have been difficult.
All the best."

Robbie Human
"Fantastic virtual service again this year! I love to see our little cenotaph gain more and more recognition over the years since I moved to the area."

Lloyd
"Thanks Wendy. A very nice tribute."

Sandra Valois
"Once again, an Emotional Day but one of Remembrance.  From the Ottawa Service, to the St. Norbert Service, to readings of my Dad ’s letters from WW1, we will not forget.  As I mentioned to you,  my son Gerry, and granddaughter Hannah presented a wreath at the Fort Garry Legion, prior to Covid.  Importantly I had a visit with you and said I would come back.  When I walk, I have that reminder and Covid prevented that re-visit.  We continue to walk this journey in hope that we come out of it OK.  Thinking of you today."

Jeff and Suzanne
"Wendy, Congratulations to you and your team for an excellent virtual service!  Thank you to all for all of the hard work by all."

Toni 
"Very nice tribute today. Thank you. I hope I can be with you next year."

Margaret Wilcock
"Hi Wendy, I want to commend your committee for presenting the online service today. It is a  special, respectful service with the community, including the students involved. I felt grateful to lay the wreath on behalf of PAL (55+)."

Bob R
"Absolutely first class! Congratulations to the Bloomfield Family for an excellent and moving tribute to our military heroes. Regards."

Louise Racicot
"Hi Wendy, I jut watched the St. Norbert ceremony and that was really well done.  Thanks to everyone that helped in the production of the virtual ceremony.  Thank you Wendy."

Anukul Dash
"Such a brilliant program.  I watched it.  Thank you again for inviting me.  I wish to be in person next time. We will never forget who fought for our freedom!  Thank you so much Wendy Bloomfield and Arthur Bloomfield for inviting me to observe the celebration of Remembrance Day 2021."

Naomi & Jon Gerrard
"Thanks Wendy for sending us the link to the Memorial service.  We both watched it.  The Choir was very good!"

Deb Giesbrecht
"Very nice.  So well done." 

Ian Cummins
"Very nicely done, as usual, guys.  Thank you!" 

Melanie Maher
"Thank you Arthur Bloomfield & Wendy Bloomfield and family, and everyone who helped and participated in this years Remembrance Day Service.  A meaningful opportunity to remember, reflect and honour those who fought for our freedom.  Lest we forget." 

Janice Lukes, Councillor for Waverley West Ward
"A beautiful video, at the St. Norbert Cenotaph, with many South Winnipeg community members.  For over a decade the Bloomfield family has taken the lead on organizing a Remembrance Day service in St. Norbert.  We thank you, Arthur Bloomfield, Wendy Bloomfield and family."

Pam Bloomfield-Hawkes (Calgary)
"Great job!"

Claire Lussier
"OUTSTANDING job on the virtual service! The lady who presented was so articulate and genuine, the involvement of the students of CSNC was wonderful to see, along with all the community involvement. Excellent camera work and cinematography made it feel like we were really there. What a lovely tribute--well done!"

Shirley Toews
"TO ALL WHO PROVIDED SO WE COULD REMEMBER TOGETHER:
I just want to say thankyou for providing this virtual service.  It truly was very touching.  I give my thanks and my condolences to all those who gave so bravely that we may know true freedom today.
May we always remember and pray every day for the mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters, wives, husbands, and children who gave; and also other extended family members."

Ann Mowat Harwood
"Teary-eyed watching this today. It was well done. Thank you. We will remember them."

2020

Here is some of the feedback we received from people who've watch our 2021 Virtual Remembrance Day service...

Judy Williams
"I really enjoyed the virtual remembrance ceremony that you produced this year. It was very interesting and touching. I really love the partnership you have with the high school students for this event. The laying of the wreaths was a true community partnership, very meaningful."

Bob and Harolyn
"Just want to pass on our thanks for the lovely on-line service this morning. It was well done and a fine tribute to the 13 soldiers from St Norbert who were killed overseas. Thanks again."

Edith
"Thank you so much for this service to our community but most of all to our veterans.  It is always wonderful to see so many young people involved.  It is up to us to teach them what we remember and what they should know.
So fortunate that this was pre-recorded; today would have been difficult.
All the best."

Robbie Human
"Fantastic virtual service again this year! I love to see our little cenotaph gain more and more recognition over the years since I moved to the area."

Lloyd
"Thanks Wendy. A very nice tribute."

Sandra Valois
"Once again, an Emotional Day but one of Remembrance.  From the Ottawa Service, to the St. Norbert Service, to readings of my Dad ’s letters from WW1, we will not forget.  As I mentioned to you,  my son Gerry, and granddaughter Hannah presented a wreath at the Fort Garry Legion, prior to Covid.  Importantly I had a visit with you and said I would come back.  When I walk, I have that reminder and Covid prevented that re-visit.  We continue to walk this journey in hope that we come out of it OK.  Thinking of you today."

Jeff and Suzanne
"Wendy, Congratulations to you and your team for an excellent virtual service!  Thank you to all for all of the hard work by all."

Toni 
"Very nice tribute today. Thank you. I hope I can be with you next year."

Margaret Wilcock
"Hi Wendy, I want to commend your committee for presenting the online service today. It is a  special, respectful service with the community, including the students involved. I felt grateful to lay the wreath on behalf of PAL (55+)."

Bob R
"Absolutely first class! Congratulations to the Bloomfield Family for an excellent and moving tribute to our military heroes. Regards."

Louise Racicot
"Hi Wendy, I jut watched the St. Norbert ceremony and that was really well done.  Thanks to everyone that helped in the production of the virtual ceremony.  Thank you Wendy."

Anukul Dash
"Such a brilliant program.  I watched it.  Thank you again for inviting me.  I wish to be in person next time. We will never forget who fought for our freedom!  Thank you so much Wendy Bloomfield and Arthur Bloomfield for inviting me to observe the celebration of Remembrance Day 2021."

Naomi & Jon Gerrard
"Thanks Wendy for sending us the link to the Memorial service.  We both watched it.  The Choir was very good!"

Deb Giesbrecht
"Very nice.  So well done." 

Ian Cummins
"Very nicely done, as usual, guys.  Thank you!" 

Melanie Maher
"Thank you Arthur Bloomfield & Wendy Bloomfield and family, and everyone who helped and participated in this years Remembrance Day Service.  A meaningful opportunity to remember, reflect and honour those who fought for our freedom.  Lest we forget." 

Janice Lukes, Councillor for Waverley West Ward
"A beautiful video, at the St. Norbert Cenotaph, with many South Winnipeg community members.  For over a decade the Bloomfield family has taken the lead on organizing a Remembrance Day service in St. Norbert.  We thank you, Arthur Bloomfield, Wendy Bloomfield and family."

Pam Bloomfield-Hawkes (Calgary)
"Great job!"

Claire Lussier
"OUTSTANDING job on the virtual service! The lady who presented was so articulate and genuine, the involvement of the students of CSNC was wonderful to see, along with all the community involvement. Excellent camera work and cinematography made it feel like we were really there. What a lovely tribute--well done!"

Shirley Toews
"TO ALL WHO PROVIDED SO WE COULD REMEMBER TOGETHER:
I just want to say thankyou for providing this virtual service.  It truly was very touching.  I give my thanks and my condolences to all those who gave so bravely that we may know true freedom today.
May we always remember and pray every day for the mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters, wives, husbands, and children who gave; and also other extended family members."

Ann Mowat Harwood
"Teary-eyed watching this today. It was well done. Thank you. We will remember them.

To add your feedback, please send us an email at StNorbertRemembranceDay@gmail.com

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