WINNIPEG – It’s a tradition and an act of respect every November 11th. On Tuesday we remembered those who made the ultimate sacrifice, including the two most recent lives lost; Corporal Nathan Cirillo and Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent. Emotion from those deaths was felt across Winnipeg.
Organizers of the ceremony believed the crowd was a little larger in light of the recent tragedy in Ottawa. That was also the reason for the quietly heightened security at the Convention Centre and around the city.
“We wanted to ensure that all of the Remembrance Day ceremonies were safe, and so officers are on the streets and inside these venues to ensure people felt very safe,” said Devon Clunis, Winnipeg Police Chief. Soldiers were warned to be cautious wearing their uniforms in public, but veterans young and old say being in uniform fills them with pride.
“After 36 years serving in the military, and seeing what a lot of my friends have been through, it’s just a day to be proud,” said Terry Smith.
The Convention Centre was completely full, and had dozens of people in the standing area.
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