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Don VanderKlock plays the last post during the Calmachie Service of Remembrance Nov. 9, 2025

November 9, 2025

The Independent

The crowd was slightly smaller – likely due to the cold wind and snow – as the Camlachie community gathered at the cenotaph to remember.

The Sunday morning service, organized by the Huron Shores Optimist, included a walk to the cenotaph and the Act of Remembrance which included the Last Post played by Don VanderKlock. Twelve years ago, the Sarnia trumpeter was asked by a friend to help with the service. He says it is an honour to be involved.

Members of the Wyoming Legion were on hand to provide the Colour Guard and the First Hussars of Sarnia helped dignitaries lay the wreaths.

Camlachie residents walk to the cenotaph Sun. Nov. 9, 2025
Sgt. Ian Edmonson of the First Hussars in front of the Camlachie cenotaph Sun. Nov. 9
Don VanderKlock plays the last post during the Calmachie Service of Remembrance Nov. 9, 2025
Sarnia-Lambton MPP Bob Bailey shares his umbrella with Silver Cross Mother Pat Poland. Her son, Cpl Brent Poland, was killed in Afghanistan in 2007.
Pat and Don Poland stand with family at the Camlachie Cenotaph Sun. Nov. 9, 2025.
Plympton-Wyoming Mayor Gary Atkinson places a wreath for the community during the Remembrance service hosted by the Huron Shores Optimists Sun. Nov. 9, 2025
Don VanderKlock’s reflection can be seen in his horn as he plays the last post at the Camlachie Cenotaph Sun. Nov. 9, 2025. VanderKlock has played the Last Post at the service for the last 12 years, something he says is an honour.
Audrey Forbes, 4, tries to stay warm in her father, Rev. Jon Forbes of Camlachie United Church, during the annual Remembrance Service Sun. Nov. 9, 2025

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