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Lambton County residents, school children, Legion members mark Remembrance Day

November 11, 2024

Across Canada and in Lambton County, people paused to Remember.

At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, ceremonies are held to honour those who have served our country in wars.

In Petrolia, school children mingled with adults at the cenotaph in Victoria Park, listening to the last post and watching as wreaths of Remembrance were laid.

In Watford, members of the Legion marched to the cenotaph on Nauvoo Road where the community marked the moment together.

In Forest, people lined Townsend Line in respect for the members of the Forest Legion heading to the cenotaph for the service there.

Below are some of the moments from the local ceremonies.

Lori Scott of the Petrolia Legion lays a wreath during the Petrolia Remembrance Day Service escorted Sgt. At Arms Alex Billings. John Wright Photo
Petrolia Mayor Brad Loosley lays a wreath at the cenotaph in Victoria Park. John Wright Photo
Children and seniors stand together to Remember in Petrolia. John Wright Photo
Students lay a wreath at the cenotaph in Petrolia’s Victoria Park. John Wright Photo
The flag is lowered during the Last Post in Petrolia. John Wright Photo
Padre Rudy Terpstra speaks at the Remembrance Day ceremony in Petrolia. John Wright Photo
Members of the Watford Legion march to the Nauvoo Road cenotaph on Rememberance Day. Melissa Roushorne Photo
Warwick Mayor Todd Case pays his respects at the Watford cenotaph. Melissa Roushorne Photo
A Watford Legion member pays tribute. Melissa Roushorne Photo
People lined Townsend Line as members of the Forest Legion marched to the cenotaph Monday.
Beth Coleman Blunt Photo

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