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Montrealers pay tribute to war veterans at annual Remembrance Day ceremony
Organizers said about 100 people attended as wreaths honored veterans and four soldiers killed in a training accident.
- 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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Sooke honours fallen soldiers at Remembrance Day ceremony
Hundreds of people gathered in Sooke on Wednesday, Nov. 11, to honour Canada’s veterans and fallen soldiers during the community’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony. Families, friends, veterans and community members came together at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 54 cenotaph on Eustace Road to pay tribute to those who served and sacrificed their lives. The ceremony followed a parade from Evergreen Shopping Centre and included the Last Post, a mo…
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