Here is the information on the funeral ceremonies for MCpl Vernelli. COs/RSMs and Regimental dignitaries are requested to RSVP to the Adjt or CO's Secretary 3 RCR via e-mail or at 5109/5853 no later than 1000 hrs on 29 March 2009.
VISITATION
Date: Sunday, 29 March 2009
Time: 1400 to 1600 hrs
1900 to 2100 hrs
Location: Murphy Funeral Home
296 Isabella Street
Pembroke Ontario
Dress: Jacket and Tie
FUNERAL
Date: Monday, 30 March 2009
Time: 1000 Hrs
Location: St Francis of Assisi RC Chapel, CFB Petawawa
Dress: DEU 1A (with medals)
INTERNMENT (Burial):
Date: Monday, 30 March 2009
Time: 1500 hrs
Location: Beechwood National Military Cemetery
280 Beechwood Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
Dress: DEU 1A (with medals)
MCpl Vernelli's immediate family will travel to Beechwood in procession with the hearse. Others who wish to attend the internment are asked to make their own way to Beechwood.
UNIT MEMORIAL
Date: Wednesday 8 April 2009
Time: 1100 hrs
Location: Victoria Barracks
Building Y-101
CFB Petawawa
Dress: DEU 1A (with medals)
Note that this memorial will be for all four soldiers who fell in the line of duty on 20 March 2009: MCpl Vernelli, Cpl Crooks, Tpr Bouthillier and Tpr Hayes.
