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Montrealers pay tribute to war veterans at annual Remembrance Day ceremony
Dignitaries and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) laid 100 wreaths at the cenotaph during the Royal Canadian Legion’s 100th anniversary, officials said.
- On Wednesday, hundreds of Montrealers gathered at Place du Canada for the annual Remembrance Day ceremony, honoring veterans and military personnel who served Canada.
- This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion, founded in 1926, and the 150th anniversary of the Royal Military College, recognizing service since the First World War.
- Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada joined other dignitaries in laying wreaths at the cenotaph, while a 21-gun salute and bagpipes marked the 11th hour of the 11th day.
- Wreaths honored the four service members killed in last month's training fire at CFB Wainwright, Alberta, while Legions across Canada provided $10,000 to support impacted families.
- Retired Canadian Armed Forces Master warrant officer Scott Schall urged youth to continue remembering sacrifices, emphasizing that current service members protect the liberties enjoyed by all Canadians.
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A hundred people gathered in Montreal on Wednesday for a Remembrance Day ceremony to honour veterans.
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