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Thousands attend Lower Mainland Remembrance Day ceremony

Thousands gathered at Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge on Tuesday for the annual Remembrance Day ceremony, where Veteran Steve St-Amour took the official salute for the first time along 224 Street.
Remembrance Day ceremonies observe the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, marking the end of the First World War. St-Amour recently illustrated this history to Thomas Haney Secondary School students, citing 223 service members from Maple Ridge called to action.
Following the Last Post and two minutes of silence, piper Robbie Bruce played the Lament. Officials including Maple Ridge Mayor Jerry Kok, MP Marc Dalton, and MLA Lawrence Mok then laid wreaths to honour the fallen.
Young attendee Oliver pinned his poppy to a wreath to honour those who fought for peaceful lives. Doug Parton noted, "It's good to see the community get out and come together."
The ceremony included a moment to remember the four soldiers who died in the tragic grass fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright on October 17. St-Amour emphasized the salute honours those who continue to serve in the armed forces today.

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