News and Events


Feb08


Black History Month: We Remember the service of Black Veterans

On the occasion of Black History Month, we would like to share with you the story of the men of No.2 Construction Battalion. In a …


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New cenotaph unveiled in Surrey, BC
Jan31


New cenotaph unveiled in Surrey, BC

We learned last spring of a project to replace a memorial cenotaph in the city of Surrey, BC. Slated to begin in May, the replacement …


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BMO Desmond Simon
Nov11


REMEMBRANCE DAY 2021: BMO Donates Major Gift to Indigenous Veterans Initiative

Wednesday, November 10, 2021: BMO Bank has announced it will be making a sizeable donation to the Last Post Fund’s Indigenous Veterans Initiative as part of their community …


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Remembering IV
Nov08


Statement on Indigenous Veterans Day

Last Post Fund salutes the historic service and sacrifice of Indigenous Veterans. The Indigenous Veterans Initiative was created in 2019 to provide grave markers to …


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Oct05


National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30, 2021: Today Canada celebrates its first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The federal government declared September 30 the National Day for Truth …


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Oct04


Lost Veterans Initiative Field Notes No.7

  The Last Post Fund Alberta Branch partnered with the Granum and Area Historical Society to dedicate two Veteran markers on 11 September, 2021. Branch …


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