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Hundreds remember at events in Russell, Embrun and the area
ALEXIA MARSILLO alexia.marsillo@eap.on.ca
of conflict and in times of peace,” said MP Francis Drouin, during the ceremony in Embrun. “They represent our best.” Drouin laid a wreath accompanied by an RCMP officer, followed by Grant Crack and Pierre Leroux. “Canada remembers – it’s a simple message that has so much meaning for our country’s veterans and our serving Canadian Armed Forces and for all of us,” he said. “And today, Embrun remembers.”
Hundreds of people showed up throughout the entire day at different Remembrance Day ceremonies to pay their respects. On the morning of Saturday, Novem- ber 11, Russell held its annual parade and Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Russell Legion Branch 372. Hundreds of people participated in the march or gathered around outside for the official ceremony. Dignitaries such as MPP Grant Crack and Russell Township mayor Pierre Leroux were present for the ceremony, along with themany veterans, their families and community members. MPP Grant Crack and mayor Pierre Leroux, along with MP Francis Drouin, then made the trip to attend at Embrun’s Remembrance Day ceremony later on in the afternoon, outside the Russell Township- Town Hall. This ceremony was also held in collabo- ration by the Knights of Columbus Assembly 2847, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 372 and Russell Township. After the traditional prayer readings, national anthem, the Canadian Hymn and a minute of silence, the presentation for the laying of the wreaths was done. Several schools and community businesses also laid a wreath for the fallen. “As Canadians, we owe our independence and freedom to the men and women who have served in our Armed Forces in times
Des centaines de personnes se sont présentées tout au long de la journée à différentes cérémonies du jour du Souvenir pour rendre hommage à ceux qui sont morts au combat. La cérémonie d’Embrun, en après-midi le samedi 11 novembre, a eu lieu à l’hôtel de ville en collaboration avec les Chevaliers de Colomb conseil 2847, la filiale 372 de la Légion royale canadienne et la municipalité de Russell. —photos Alexia Marsillo
On themorning of Saturday, November 11, the Village of Russell held its annual parade and Remembrance Day ceremony at the Russell LegionHall. Hundreds of people took part in the march or gathered outside for the official ceremony. Dignitaries, such as MPP Grant Crack and Russell Township mayor Pierre Leroux, were present at the ceremony, along withmany veterans, their families andmembers of the community. — photos Vicky Charbonneau
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