Royal Canadian Legion Whitby Branch 112 - Veterans Banners

01/07/2026

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Some information from our Branch ‘Banners’ Chair:

“Currently, we have 16 surplus banners (banners that have been replaced with new ones).
These surplus banners are free for the familiy members if they want them. The surplus banners are available for pick-up in the clubroom as of Jan. 8 until the end of March 2026.
Note that these free banners have damage or appearance problems”.

Please be sure to call the Branch (905-668-0330) before attending, to ensure that someone is there.

11/12/2025

We are very grateful to Emma, for her continued sharing of her time and talents on this important project!

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For the next generations so they remember too.

This program is nearly a decade old now. I lend my services to the Whitby and Brooklin Legion to create their veteran banners. It’s a privilege to be trusted with treasured family photos, sometimes the only one they have, to scan and retouch, and put onto a banner to proudly be seen on the lamposts of our town.

These banners are of my own family members. Lest we forget.

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If you’re interested in knowing more about the Honour Our Veterans Banner Program in Whitby or Brooklin, reach out to me or either Legion. This program also exists in most other towns and cities, just reach out to your local Legion to find out more.

10/08/2025

Our Branch THANKS the Town of Whitby for hanging our Veterans Banners this year.
We continue to be indebted to our ‘Banners Chair’ Bernie Bucking for ensuring that the banners are cleaned, repaired and carefully stored after each Remembrance season.
Bernie went above and beyond again this year, and walked all over the Town of Whitby Branch 112 banner areas and compiled the attached list of names and locations. He knows how important it is for those that have purchased banners to honour their loved ones, and to those veterans still living.
Note: Bernie was unable to locate a few of the banners on his list, so if you can help to identify their 2025 location please let us know.

Thanks again to Emma Inkpen for her art work on the banners, and for making the entries on this FB page!

10/17/2024

Our Whitby Legion members are grateful to the Town of Whitby for hanging our Veterans Banners again this year.
We are indebted to our ‘Banners Chair’ Bernie Bucking for taking such good care of them (cleaning each one after they are removed by the Town employees after Nov. 11th).
As we always get inquiries about “where did my veteran poster get hung up”, Bernie went above and beyond this year! He walked all over the Town of Whitby Branch 112 banner areas, and compiled the attached list of names and locations.

Thanks again to Emma Inkpen for her art work on the banners, and for making the entries on this FB page!

11/03/2023

Earle Coe
WWII
Navy

10/27/2023

William J. Barton (no photo)
WWI
Army

Served in 116th Btn.
Killed in the Battle of Passchendaele Nov 16. 1917

10/20/2023

William C. Murray
Canadian Forces 1971–2001
Army

Fondly known as Bill by his friends and family, he grew up and lived in Whitby for 21 years before enlisting in the Army in 1971.

Major Murray’s professional career extends close to 30 years in domestic and international operations in the Canadian Forces. His area of expertise in financial/resource and personnel management, as well as, Comptrollership functions made him a valuable member of the Canadian Forces.

In Bill’s younger days of service he was posted to Cairo, Egypt as a Pay Accounting Officer and Cold Lake, Alberta where he met his wife Janice who also served as a nurse in the Canadian Military. Bill especially enjoyed his time in Lahr, Germany with his family as a Financial Management Officer at HQ CFE.

He was promoted to Major in 1985. After his promotion he spent four years as a Base Comptroller (Gagetown), five years as the Command Comptroller in Communication Command (Ottawa) and three years as Comptroller in Europe (CFSUE - Geilenkirchen, Germany).

While in the Canadian Armed Forces, Bill traveled to many different countries, but he was always proud to call Whitby his home.

10/13/2023

Clifford E. Murray
WWII
Army

Cliff served in the Army during WWII in the United Kingdom, Italy and Europe. He later moved to Whitby in 1950 where he purchased his first home with his wife and two young boys. Cliff worked at Whitby Dunlop and Firestone co. for 27 years. He spent his spare time at the Legion (Whitby - branch 112) where he was a member for 17 years. He lived in Whitby for 45 years before his passing at the age 72.

11/10/2022

MCpl Ryan New
Peacekeeper – Army

MCpl New was posted to FB Kingston, Canadian Forces Crypto Maintenance Unit CFCMU.)
MCpl New had previous postings with; CFLRS, CFSCE and CFJSR. MCpl New had overseas
deployments to Haiti, Sudan and Afghanistan. MCpl New was awarded the General Campaign
Star, Operation Service Medal-HUMANITAS and Commander's Commendation Coin.

MCpl New's life was tragically taken in May 2015 during a charity motorcycle ride. MCpl New was a highly respected soldier who proudly served his country and is thought of and missed every day.