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Members of the Lambton OPP stand silently during the Camlachie Remembrance Service Nov. 8, 2026

November 8, 2026

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People in Camlachie gathered to remember the men and women who died in service to Canada and to bring peace to the world.

The Camlachie Huron Shores Optimist organize the service at the cenotaph each year, holding the Act of Remembrance the Sunday before Remembrance Day.

Members of the Wyoming Legion were on hand to help out with the Sunday service.

Piper Eric Brown makes his way to the Camlachie cenotaph as residents watch Sun., Nov. 8, 2026/
The Wyoming Colour Guard arrives at the Camlachie cenotaph Sun., Nov. 8, 2026/
Doug Jackson of the Camlachie United Church stops and reflects after placing a wreath during the Sun. Nov. 8, 2026 service.
The local Beavers were among those at the Camlachie Remembrance Service Nov. 8, 2026.
Don and Pat Poland of Camlachie lay a wreath in honour of their son, Cpl Brent Poland, who died in Afghanistan.
COPA Fight 7 flying over the Nov. 8, 2026 service in Camlachie in a tribute to the fallen soldiers.
Lieut. Col. Wrenchez of the 4th Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment helps Pat Poland, mother of Cpl Brent Poland, lay the Silver Cross Mother’s wreath. Nov. 8, 2026 in Camlachie.
Piper Eric Brown plays the lament Nov. 8, 2026 in Camlachie
Don Vanderklok plays the last post at the Camlachie cenotaph Nov. 8, 2026.

Lieut. Col. Wrenchez of the 4th Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment stands with Lieutenant. Col (Retired) Mark Poland salute during Nov. 8, 2026 in Camlachie as they stand next to Camlachie firefighter Alex Boughen and Scot Jordan, the retired chief.

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