By Billy Rainford
Remembrance Day
From: veterans.gc.ca
- Remembrance Day was first observed in 1919 throughout the British Commonwealth. It was originally called “Armistice Day” to commemorate armistice agreement that ended the First World War on Monday, November 11, 1918, at 11 a.m.—on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.
- From 1921 to 1930, Armistice Day was held on the Monday of the week in which November 11 fell. In 1931, Alan Neill, Member of Parliament for Comox–Alberni, introduced a bill to observe Armistice Day only on November 11. Passed by the House of Commons, the bill also changed the name to “Remembrance Day”. The first Remembrance Day was observed on November 11, 1931.
- Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a moment of silence to honour and remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace. We remember the more than 2,300,000 Canadians who have served throughout our nation’s history and the more than 118,000 who made the ultimate sacrifice.
- The poppy is the symbol of Remembrance Day. Replica poppies are sold by the Royal Canadian Legion to provide assistance to Veterans.
- Remembrance Day is a federal statutory holiday in Canada. It is also a statutory holiday in three territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut) and in six provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador).
- The national ceremony is held at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. The Governor General of Canada presides over the ceremony. It is also attended by the Prime Minister, other government officials, representatives of Veterans’ organizations, diplomatic representatives, other dignitaries, Veterans as well as the general public.
- In advance of the ceremony, long columns of Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members, RCMP officers, and cadets march to the memorial lead by a pipe band and a colour guard. At the end of the ceremony, they march away to officially close the ceremony.
- Some of the 54 Commonwealth member states, such as Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia, observe the tradition of Remembrance Day on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Other nations observe a solemn day but at different dates. For example, ANZAC Day is observed in New Zealand on April 25. In South Africa, Poppy Day is marked on the Sunday that falls closest to November 11.
- Many nations that are not members of the Commonwealth also observe Remembrance Day on November 11, including France, Belgium and Poland.
- The United States used to commemorate Armistice Day on November 11. However, in 1954 they changed the name to Veterans Day.
I remember a bunch of years ago when I managed what was likely one of the top 10 busiest running shops in all of North America in Vancouver, BC. The store was only closed 2 days of the year, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. November 11 was just a regular day and that didn’t sit well with a few of us. We wanted the opportunity to go down to the cenotaph and pay our respects at 11am.
I decided we’d only open the store from 12-5 like so many other holiday days get at the retail level. We went down to pay our respects and had the store open at noon. No, we didn’t advertise the change of hours, it was done on the spur of the moment. We never told the store owners either. To this day, I’m not sure if they know we did that or not. Trust me, they do not read MMC.
Today is also the day I head out to Kamloops, BC to look after my mom with dementia for 10 days while my sister takes a very well-deserved holiday.
As soon as I return it’ll be time to head south on the I-75 for a week at the Mini O’s at Gatorback. This event just keeps growing and growing every year. There were a couple weird anomoly years where the attendance shrunk, but lately it’s been getting bigger every time I go.
If you’ve never been and you’re ready for a trip south out of the ever-nearing Canadian winter, I suggest you give this race a go. It’s always great to get there and see all the Canadians who are taking advantage of this high level of amateur racing to advance their riding.
See you there, if you’re going!
Jess Pettis to MX101 FXR Yamaha
MX101 FXR Yamaha has made it official with this Press Release announcing that 2024 Canadian Triple Crown Series 450 Motocross Champion Jess Pettis has signed on to run the #1 plates for the Richmond, Ontario-based team. Here’s the PR:
With Jess taking the #1 plate to MX101 for 2025 and 2026, that opens up a spot on the 450 at KTM Canada and then it forces moves on other teams. So, what have we got?
It sounds like Dylan Rempel to KTM on the 250 is all but done with Josiah Natzke on the 450.
As for GDR Honda, it sounds like they’re interested in getting Ryder McNabb on red again, but he’s a 2-time Canadian 250 champion just like Kaven Benoit. So, does GDR have 2 450 riders in Dylan Wright and Ryder and then Noah Viney on the 250? It sounds like that is what might happen. Ryder on a 450? Hmm…
WLTN Kawasaki is still looking to fill their roster. Will it be Quinn Amyotte on a 450 and someone from south of the border, like Krystian Janik on the 250? Quinn has always held that he’s got unfinished business on the 250, but I’d like to see him on the big bike. Team owner Brett Lee hopes to have things all sorted out soon after I asked if I should bring contracts down to the Mini O’s win me later this month.
The silly season in Canada has some legs this year! It’s not often the #1 450 rider changes teams! At this point, it should still be the same 3 riders fighting for wins, but this time they’ll all be on different teams.
2024 AMA Endurocross | Round 5 Results
First Interstate Bank Center
Redmond, Oregon
November 9, 2024
Series Points
| Pos | Racer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1st #50 | SHELBY TURNER BARONS, AB | 90 |
| 2nd #1 | RACHEL GUTISH TERRE HAUTE, IN | 71 |
| 3rd #676 | HALLIE MARKS CLANCY, MT | 64 |
| 4th #00 | MELISSA HARTEN CALGARY, AB | 36 |
| 5th #647 | BAILEY LERWILL CATALDO, ID | 32 |
| 6th #64 | KYLEE SWEETEN COLTON, OR | 21 |
Series Points
| Pos | Racer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1st #1 | TRYSTAN HART INVERMERE BC, CA | 140 |
| 2nd #10 | COLTON HAAKER COEUR DALENE, ID | 116 |
| 3rd #22 | JONNY WALKER LA MASSANA, AD | 94 |
| 4th #12 | COOPER ABBOTT SURPRISE, AZ | 90 |
| 5th #501 | DOMINIK OLSZOWY KOZY, CA | 81 |
| 6th #513 | RYDER LEBLOND NEW FLORENCE, PA | 74 |
| 7th #15 | MAX GERSTON NEW RIVER, AZ | 68 |
| 8th #96 | TIM APOLLE FINNE OT BILLRODA | 60 |
| 9th #99 | BRANDEN PETRIE PARKLAND COUNTY, AB | 59 |
| 10th #39 | WILL RIORDAN CLAREMONT, NC | 55 |
Full Results HERE.
Final Round:
Angels of the Wind Arena
Everett, Washington
November 16
2024 ADAC Stuttgart Supercross Results
Stuttgart, Germany
November 8-9
Friday:
Saturday:
Full Results HERE.
Finland Supercross – Tempere Results
Kangasala, Finland
Friday:
SX2
SX1
Saturday
SX2
SX1
Speaking of “off season” races, Carl Bastedo sent this calendar for Ross Pederson from the winter of 1987. Check out his schedule:
Ross Pederson is the Canadian GOAT. His off season schedule is one of the reasons why.
1987 1st Quarter events and finishes:
Florida Winter Series
Dec. 28 Gainesville FL 11-6
Jan. 4 Coco FL 3-2
Jan 11 Dade City Fl 7-4
Jan 18 Brownsville FL 2-2
Jan 25 Gainesville FL 7-2
2nd overall Florida Winter Series.
February was Supercross/Arenacross
Feb. 7 Houston Texas SX—-6
Feb, 11 Calgary Alberta AX—1
Feb. 12 Edmonton Alberta AX- 1
Feb. 14 San Diego SX —9
Feb, 21 Miami Fl SX—9
March was a mixed bag of MX-SX-AX
March 1 Gainesville MX NTL 7-7. 6 overall
March 7 Daytona FL SX —8
March 10 Hamilton ON AX—1
March 22 Sacramento Cal. MX—Overall 3rd
March 28 Seattle Wash SX —12March 29 Seattle Wash SX-10
So that was the first quarter of his season 16 Races. He ended the year racing in more than 50 events. It would have been more but he got injured in late August and missed 30 days.
OK, I went to meet Emily for her coffee break, so we’ll call this one finished. I hope this got you through another cup at least. Have a great week, everyone. My next MMC will be coming from Kamloops.
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