Residents across Northumberland County gathered Wednesday to honour veterans and remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to Canada.
Remembrance Day ceremonies took place in Cobourg, Port Hope and Brighton, bringing together veterans, Legion members, military personnel, cadets, municipal officials and members of the public.
York Bell-Smith was at the service in Brighton, where he spoke with Keeley McLoughlin-Landry, who said it is a family affair every year, as she and her family have very close ties to the military.
In Cobourg, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 led the annual service at the Victoria Park Cenotaph. A parade began at the Legion hall on Orr Street before making its way to the park for the 10:30 a.m. ceremony.
Mark Hanson was in Cobourg for the observance and had a chance to chat with Cobourg CAO Tracey Vaughan, who said it is the ultimate sacrifices made by members of the military that touch her heart every year on Nov. 11.
In Port Hope, Branch 30 organized a parade from the Capitol Theatre to Memorial Park for its 10:30 a.m. service. Following the ceremony, a ribbon-cutting was scheduled for the municipality’s new Veterans Walkway on Augusta Street. An additional service was scheduled for 2 p.m. at the Canton Cenotaph.
The ceremonies provided an opportunity for residents to reflect on the sacrifices made by generations of Canadians and express their gratitude to those who served to protect the country’s freedoms.
(Written By: Richard Evans)