Residents expressed their gratitude for veterans throughout Northumberland County.
The annual observance honours those who’ve served for Canada, and remembers those who lost their lives in the line of duty.
The annual memorial runs as far back as 1890, when it was known as Decoration Day. This precursor began as a protest at the Canadian Volunteers Monument at Queen’s Park, in Toronto, which paid respects for the soldiers of the historically-muted Battle of Ridgeway. Eventually, the military holiday became Armistice Day in 1919 and Remembrance Day thereafter.
In Port Hope, they laid 50 wreaths from local businesses and county services. We spoke briefly with Branch 30 Poppy Chair Sarah Clayton about the Legion’s preparation for the event.
She went on to say this time of year is crucial for Legion branches in Canada.
Remembrance Day is observed to pay respect to over 118,000 Canadian soldiers who served to protect our country and paid the ultimate price. Over seven major ceremonies in Brighton, Cobourg, Port Hope, Canton, Hastings, Campbellford and Warkworth – communities around Northumberland remembered the family, friends, and comrades that served courageously.
Clayton tells us it’s an honour to remember her own family and others.
Written by: Noah Lorusso
