This wreath, from an anonymous donor, took centre stage in Port Elgin November 11 and commemorated 100 years since the signing of the armistice between the allies and Germany.
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We will remember them and we did by the hundreds, presented and organized at the Cenotaph in Port Elgin by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 340. This Remembrance Day ceremony was once again highlighted with laying of wreaths, the Legion Colour Party, a parade, a singing of the anthem, buglars and all who help to help make the occasion and this day each year about those who have fallen in the line of duty.
In recent years it has become easier to remember them now that we have the light standard banners with their pictures, names and dates. This year a special wreath (from a kind and anonymous donor) took centre stage commemorating 100 years since the signing of the armistice between the allies and Germany.
Legion Comrade and former Royal Canadian Regiment Private Mike Hobson asked the parade group to “give a smile" and assured all that they would at least not be getting wet.
The weather didn’t dampen anyone’s sprits as each adult stoically accepts theirs would always have been worse in so many ways.
The 3rd Port Elgin Guides and Pathfinders continued their after-ceremony reflection as they gathered close to the Cenotaph to lay a personal wreath. Leaders Pam Sinclair and Janis Webster agreed this is their collective effort to bring a unique and different memory.
Legion Comrade and former Royal Canadian Regiment Private Mike Hobson.
There was a mix of sun and snow for the wreath laying in Port Elgin.
Royal Canadian Legionnaire Norma Dudgeon at the Remembrance Day proceedings November 11.
The 3rd Port Elgin Guides with their personal wreath.
