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local veterans, both living and dead, and those who provided support to Canada’s armed forces on the battlefield and on the homefront. “This is a day of reflection and gratitude,” said Jessica Paradis, representing Prescott- Russell-Cumberland MP Giovanna Mingarelli, at the Hawkesbury Remembrance Day cere- mony. “Remembrance is not only about the past. It is a promise to future generations.” Hawkesbury Mayor Robert Lefebvre read out a personal recollection of one veteran on war and why every Canadian veteran
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Members of the the 57 SDG Islanders Army Cadet Corp stand guard at the Hawkesbury Cenotaph. (Gregg Chamberlain, EAP)
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whether stationed on guard at the four corners of the Cenotaph, or alongside the walkway in preparation for the Placing of UIF8SFBUIFT A large crowd surrounded the Ceno- taph, standing in silence as several dozen wreathes were placed around the monu- ment, followed by salutes, and listened to the prayer and speeches paying tribute to
Snow blew in the wind around the Cenotaph in Hawkesbury on Remembrance Day November 11. Veterans and Army cadets marched behind the Colour Party up the sidewalk as the wet snow fell and took their places,
Members of the Hawkesbury Royal Canadian Legion Branch, the 57 SDG Islanders Army Cadet Corp, police and other emergency service personnel march towards the Cenotaph on a blustery November 11 morning for Remembrance Day.
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