The Town of Hudson held its annual Remembrance Day parade and ceremony Sunday afternoon, with a guest appearance by Canada’s Minister of Veterans Affairs, Kent Hehr.
Hundreds were in attendance as the parade kicked off at the IGA grocery store on Main Street.
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While membership numbers in many Royal Canadian Legions have dwindled over the years, the Hudson branch still boasts over 300 members.
The event was organized by the Hudson Legion.
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The parade was followed by a cenotaph ceremony with a Remembrance Day dinner planned for Friday night.
Also in attendance was the local MP for Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Peter Schiefke.
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