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More than 200 people gathered at the clock tower in Corunna Monday, for the annual Remembrance Day parade and service, hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion, Leslie Sutherland Branch 447.

“The world continues to experience suffering and violence to which our sailors, soldiers and air personnel are sent to respond,” Rev. Paul Woolley told the crowd. “Whether we agree or disagree with the decisions and responses to current conflicts, our fellow Canadians trying to bring peace and make a difference in the world are worthy of our thoughts and prayers.”

Among those gathered included local first responders and emergency service personnel, dignitaries, and school children. Wreaths were laid in honour of local service groups, officials, veterans, and fallen soldiers, including Pte. William Cushley of Port Lambton, and Cpl. Brent Poland of Camlachie.

“When we say, ‘we will remember them; lest we forget,’ we might like to include the families of the fallen, whose lives will never ever be the same,” Woolley added.

“In modern warfare, no one is out of reach,” he said. “Everyone is vulnerable. The ability to inflict destruction at unprecedented levels — with the earliest forms of protection and defence now inadequate — means that everyone is involved.”

“None of us can hide from the consequences of humanity’s suffering, as it touches us all.”