For the Fallen Poem: "They Shall Grow Not Old" by Terry Leith, Royal Canadian Legion Past President

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For the Fallen Poem Recitation: "They Shall Grow Not Old" by Terry Leith, Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 2 Past President & Capt. (Retd) Terry Leith CD (CAF | Remembrance Day New Westminster 2025 Video Description: Watch Terry Leith, Past President of Royal Canadian Legion Branch #2 New Westminster and Capt (Retd) Terry Leith CD (CAF), deliver a powerful recitation of "For the Fallen" by Laurence Binyon at the Remembrance Day ceremony outside New Westminster City Hall Cenotaph. Filmed live on November 11, 2023, at the New Westminster Cenotaph and at the Royal Canadian Legion in New Westiminster on Nov.5, 2025 this moving tribute includes the iconic Ode of Remembrance: “They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old… At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.” Perfect for searches like For the Fallen poem, Remembrance Day recitation, Royal Canadian Legion, New Westminster Cenotaph, veterans tribute, or Laurence Binyon poem. Wear your poppy. Remember. Donate. Every poppy supports veterans and PTSD programs via the Legion. What You’ll Learn: The complete text and meaning of For the Fallen (1914), the foundation of Remembrance rituals worldwide Why the Ode of Remembrance is recited at every Legion meeting and Cenotaph service How a 30-year Reserves veteran connects personal service to public memory The history of the poppy symbol and its tie to In Flanders Fields Why attending the Cenotaph matters – honoring local veterans who built New Westminster Video Chapters & Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction: Terry Leith at New Westminster City Hall Cenotaph 00:15 – Full Recitation: For the Fallen by Laurence Binyon 00:58 – “They shall grow not old…” – The Ode of Remembrance 01:20 – Terry Leith: Past Legion President & Retired Reserves Captain 01:40 – Context: Why This Poem Is Read Every Remembrance Day 02:10 – Visuals: Poppies, Wreaths, Veterans at the Cenotaph 02:45 – Closing Silence & Call to Remember Useful Resources: For the Fallen Full Poem (PDF): https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/poems/for-the-fallen Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign: https://www.legion.ca/remembrance/the-poppy New Westminster Remembrance Day Ceremony Info: https://www.newwestcity.ca/remembrance-day Join the Reserves: https://forces.ca/en/reserve-force/ Legion Branch #2 New Westminster: Search “Royal Canadian Legion Branch 2” PTSD & Veteran Support: https://www.legion.ca/support Stay Connected: Terry Leith – Royal Canadian Legion Branch #2 Past President Location: New Westminster City Hall Cenotaph X/Twitter: @NewWestTimes Online: NewWestTimes.com Instagram: instagram.com/royalcanadianlegion Facebook: facebook.com/RCLBranch2NewWest Subscribe for more Remembrance Day poems, veteran stories, and Canadian military history Conclusion: On November 11 at 11:00 AM, stand in silence with Terry Leith and thousands across Canada. Let For the Fallen remind us: their sacrifice ensures our freedom. Wear the poppy. Attend your local Cenotaph. Lest we forget. Relevant Hashtags: #ForTheFallen #TheyShallGrowNotOld #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #LaurenceBinyon #RoyalCanadianLegion #NewWestminster #Cenotaph #PoppyCampaign #OdeOfRemembrance #CanadianVeterans #ReservesCaptain #InFlandersFields #ArmisticeDay #CanadaRemembers #VeteransTribute #LegionBranch2 #PTSDSupport #PoppyAppeal #MilitaryPoem