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‘We’re all very proud of her’
Gladstone youth recognized for 2025 Remembrance Day essay
By Casper Wehrhahn
An area local has recently received honours from the Royal Canadian Legion. Peyton Morrow, a Gladstone youth formerly from Brandon, has been named the 2025 Remembrance Day Junior Essay Contest Winner at the Zone, District, and, most recently, the Provincial level.
A copy of Peyton’s essay, ‘Women in War’, is reportedly to be displayed by Gladstone Legion Branch 110. It was also forwarded to National Command for consideration at the national level.
An unexpected honour
“It felt really good to have my essay considered for the national competition. It makes me so proud of my writing,” said Peyton. “I never thought my writing could be good enough that it would go to nationals.”
Peyton, who moved to Gladstone with her family in 2022, noted that partaking in essay contests is something new for her that she and fellow students have done through school in Gladstone.
“We didn’t do it in Brandon, and I thought it was really cool,” said Peyton.
When asked of her inspiration to write about women’s efforts during the war, the youth stated, “My teacher had a bunch of pamphlets about women in war. Not many people recognize what women do in the war, it’s always about the men.”
Karmelle Morrow, Peyton’s mom, shared that Peyton was also featured at an event with the Brandon Armoury.
“She read her essay out on Saturday, Apr. 18 at the Brandon Armoury, 26th Field Regiment, for the 45th annual Vimy and Beyond fundraiser about women, war and change,” said Karmelle.
Providing a final comment on Peyton’s efforts and the recognition received, Karmelle stated, “We’re all very proud of her and her accomplishment. She’s a very intelligent little girl.”
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