Facebook · May 6, 2026
I was honoured to attend the memorial service for the Battle of the Atlantic, remembering the Canadians who fought to keep vital supply lines open and made immense sacrifices to defend our country.
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Kelly DeRidder on Veterans
Kelly DeRidder, Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre, makes time to honour the people who serve Canada and the people who have served before them. This page gathers her posts about veterans, reservists and remembrance in Kitchener and beyond.
Kelly has joined many local moments of remembrance. She attended the opening of the 2025 poppy campaign at Waterloo Branch 530, where the poppy flag was raised and the first poppy was presented. She took part in Remembrance Day ceremonies on November 11 and shared that she thought of her grandfather, who served. She also went to the Sikh Remembrance Day ceremony in Kitchener and shared the story of Private Buckam Singh, one of only ten Sikh soldiers known to have served in the Canadian military during the First World War. He is laid to rest in Kitchener Centre.
Kelly also welcomed Kitchener's new Veterans Crosswalk and thanked local government for making it possible. In March 2026 she supported a fundraiser for the 31 Combat Engineer Regiment (The Elgins) and praised local reservists, including those serving in Latvia. More recent posts mark the Battle of the Atlantic memorial service and recognize Canadian peacekeepers. Scroll down to see all of her posts, newest first.
7 posts, videos and speeches.
Facebook · March 20, 2026
We were proud to attend and support a fundraising event for the 31 Combat Engineer Regiment (The Elgins), honouring the service and dedication of our local reservists. With members actively serving here at home and abroad, including in Latvia, their commitment to Canada is truly… Read more
inspiring. We’re grateful for all who contribute to supporting their vital work and the broader regimental family.
Facebook · November 11, 2025
I am deeply honoured and humbled to have taken part in today’s Remembrance Day ceremonies. This day holds profound meaning, and I carry it with gratitude and reflection. I hope my grandfather, who served with courage, would feel proud of the way his legacy is remembered.
Facebook · November 10, 2025
So proud that Kitchener now has its own Veterans Crosswalk, a powerful symbol of respect and remembrance. My deepest gratitude to our local government for honouring those who served and making this tribute possible. Thank you.
Facebook · November 3, 2025
It was an incredible honour to attend the Sikh Remembrance Day ceremony in Kitchener. Did you know that Kitchener Centre is the final resting place of Private Buckam Singh one of only ten Sikh soldiers known to have served in the Canadian military during the First World War. Bor… Read more
n in Punjab, India, in 1893, he immigrated to Canada and enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in 1915. Despite facing discrimination, Singh served with distinction in the 20th Battalion of the Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment). Standing alongside community members to honour the legacy of Sikh soldiers, was a powerful reminder of courage, sacrifice, and belonging. Their service is etched into our shared history. Lest we forget.
Facebook · October 31, 2025
It was a special moment of remembrance and a true honour, as your Member of Parliament, for our office to attend the official opening of the 2025 poppy campaign at Waterloo Branch 530. The ceremony, marked by the raising of the poppy flag and the presentation of the first poppy,… Read more
was a moving tribute to our veterans. I’m proud to stand with our community in honouring those who have served and sacrificed for our country.
Facebook · August 9, 2025
🍁 I proudly recognize the Canadians who have served—and continue to serve—with courage and compassion in global peacekeeping missions. From Cyprus to Rwanda, Haiti to Mali, Canadian peacekeepers have stood for justice, protected the vulnerable, and helped rebuild communities to… Read more
rn by conflict. 🇨🇦 Their legacy is a reflection of Canada’s enduring commitment to peace, diplomacy, and human rights. Today, we remember the fallen, thank the serving, and recommit to building a more peaceful world. PeacekeepersDay #CanadaForPeace #UNPeacekeeping #TrueNorthStrong #GlobalSolidarity
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