Murrayville Remembrance Day ceremony marks its 10th year on November 11
The ceremony at Murrayville Cemetery on 44 Avenue begins at 10:20 a.m. on November 11, with parking at the Langley Golf Centre and a livestream for those at home.
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The 10th annual Remembrance Day ceremony at Murrayville Cemetery will begin at 10:20 a.m. on November 11, 2026. The gathering has grown each year since Rosemary Genberg and Brian Parkinson and one other couple organized the first one at the cemetery in 2016, the Langley Advance Times reported on November 9.
The cemetery on 44 Avenue west of 216 Street is home to one of two Langley cenotaphs built after the First World War.
The ceremony
The procession is led by piper John McCallum. Retired Canadian Forces Reserves Master Cpl. Gregory Trigg and members of the organizing committee will read poems. Brian Parkinson plays the Last Post, after which two minutes of silence are held. Weather permitting, a flypast from one of the planes at the Canadian Museum of Flight at Langley Regional Airport will follow.
The 746 Lightning Hawks Air Cadet Squadron leads the procession and provides an honour guard. Scouts are cleaning veterans' graves before the ceremony. Girl Guides and other youth groups are also taking part.
A reception follows at Murrayville Hall on 48 Avenue east of Five Corners.
Getting there and watching online
Parking is available at the Langley Golf Centre at 216 Street and 44 Avenue. The operators have donated the spaces for the event. Parking at the cemetery is restricted to veterans and those unable to walk from the golf centre. Traffic control will be in place on 44 Avenue.
For those who cannot attend in person, the ceremony will be livestreamed at MurrayvilleRemembranceDay.ca and on the Murrayville Remembrance Day YouTube channel. The livestream can also be watched on a screen inside Murrayville Hall.
More information and updates are at MurrayvilleRemembranceDay.ca.
Other ceremonies in Langley Township on November 11
Two other ceremonies are taking place in the Township on November 11. The Aldergrove legion ceremony starts with a parade from 268 Street and Old Yale Road at around 10:35 a.m., heading to the cenotaph at 26607 Fraser Highway. The Fort Langley ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Fort Langley Cenotaph on Glover Road, which closes at 9:45 a.m. The Fort Langley ceremony will be livestreamed on Facebook.
For a full look at all three ceremonies and practical details for each, see the guide at /bc/langley-township-2026/news.
Questions this story answers
What time does the Murrayville Remembrance Day ceremony start on November 11, 2026?
The Murrayville ceremony begins at 10:20 a.m. on November 11, 2026, at Murrayville Cemetery on 44 Avenue west of 216 Street in Langley Township. The procession is led by piper John McCallum, followed by the laying of wreaths and two minutes of silence after the Last Post, played by Brian Parkinson.
Where can I park for the Murrayville Remembrance Day ceremony?
Parking for the Murrayville ceremony is at the Langley Golf Centre at 216 Street and 44 Avenue, whose operators have donated the spaces for the event. Parking at the cemetery is restricted to veterans and those unable to walk from the golf centre. Traffic control will be in place on 44 Avenue.
Can I watch the Murrayville Remembrance Day ceremony online?
Yes. The ceremony will be livestreamed at MurrayvilleRemembranceDay.ca and on the Murrayville Remembrance Day YouTube channel. For those who prefer to watch with others, the livestream will also be shown on a screen inside Murrayville Hall on 48 Avenue east of Five Corners.
What is the significance of the Murrayville Cemetery cenotaph?
Murrayville Cemetery holds one of two Langley cenotaphs built after the First World War to remember those who died in service. The annual gathering at the cemetery began in 2016 with a small group organized by Rosemary Genberg and Brian Parkinson, and has grown every year since, the Langley Advance Times reported on November 9, 2026.
Is there a reception after the Murrayville ceremony?
Yes. After the ceremony at Murrayville Cemetery, a reception follows at Murrayville Hall on 48 Avenue east of Five Corners. The hall is a short distance east of the Five Corners intersection and provides a warm gathering place for attendees after the outdoor service. No details of the reception's program were included in the Langley Advance Times report.
Will there be a flypast at the Murrayville ceremony?
Weather permitting, a flypast from one of the planes at the Canadian Museum of Flight at Langley Regional Airport is planned for the Murrayville ceremony. No details of the aircraft type were given in the Langley Advance Times report.
Who takes part in the Murrayville procession?
The 746 Lightning Hawks Air Cadet Squadron leads the procession and provides an honour guard. Scouts are cleaning veterans' graves. Girl Guides and other youth groups are also taking part. Frank Bucholtz will serve as the master of ceremonies, and poems will be read by retired Canadian Forces Reserves Master Cpl. Gregory Trigg and members of the organizing committee.
Where can I find more information or updates about the Murrayville ceremony?
Updates will be posted at MurrayvilleRemembranceDay.ca. The Langley Advance Times reported on the ceremony on November 9, 2026. For more local Langley Township news, see the news page at /bc/langley-township-2026/news.
Sources
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- Langley Advance Times: Crowd for Murrayville Remembrance Day service grown significantly in past decadelangleyadvancetimes.com
- Murrayville Remembrance Day websitemurrayvilleremembranceday.ca
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