We wear the poppy, observe the silence and remember those whose sacrifices helped shape the country we live in today.
November 11 is a day to remember the people who went to war and the many who never made it home.
Across Canada, people will gather at cenotaphs, attend ceremonies, lay wreaths and observe two minutes of silence. For some families, the day carries memories passed down through generations. For others, it is a chance to reflect on the sacrifices made by people they never knew.
The poppy we wear is a reminder that these were real lives, not simply names in history books. They were sons and daughters, parents, friends and neighbours. Their absence was felt in homes and communities across the country.
Today, we pause to honour their service, remember the fallen and pay our respects to all those whose lives were changed by war.
