Thousands of people visited the South Pavilion at Exhibition Park in Lethbridge for Remembrance Day 2016.
George Williams said he was the first one in Lethbridge to volunteer for the 27th Brigade in 1951. His experiences took him all over Canada and the world, but on Remembrance Day, he’s not thinking of himself.
“All my uncles were wounded in battle, not killed, or disabled,” Williams said. “When they were healed, they had to go back to their units because there were no reinforcements.”
Many came to the ceremony to show support for lives lost in battle and for those who are currently serving the country.
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“It’s an absolute honour to be here. It makes me proud for everyone here,” Liam Wallace said. “All the veterans that gave their lives so that we can have our freedom here.”
The ceremonies continued at the cenotaph in front of city hall, where hundreds were in attendance.
In a special tribute to those who sacrificed their freedom, the Royal Canadian Air Force did flew over city hall with its C-17 Globemaster. It’s a tradition that started in 2008.
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