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IN PHOTOS: Thousands gather for national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa

By Staff Global News
Posted November 11, 2018 5:01 pm
People lay their poppies on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the base of the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Sunday, Nov. 11. View image in full screen
People lay their poppies on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the base of the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Sunday, Nov. 11. Beatrice Britneff / Global News

Thousands gathered on Sunday morning for the national Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in downtown Ottawa.

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In addition to commemorating all Canadians who have served their country and died in past wars, this year’s ceremonies marked the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended the First World War.

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Click through the gallery below for a selection of photos from Sunday’s ceremony in the national capital.

 

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Crowds in downtown Ottawa wait for the national Remembrance Day ceremony to begin on Sunday morning. View image in gallery mode
Crowds in downtown Ottawa wait for the national Remembrance Day ceremony to begin on Sunday morning. Beatrice Britneff / Global News
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The Canadian Armed Forces marching contingents with cadets arrive at the National War Memorial for the national Remembrance Day ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 11. View image in gallery mode
The Canadian Armed Forces marching contingents with cadets arrive at the National War Memorial for the national Remembrance Day ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 11. Beatrice Britneff / Global News
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The Canadian Armed Forces marching contingents with cadets arrive at the National War Memorial for the national Remembrance Day ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 11. View image in gallery mode
The Canadian Armed Forces marching contingents with cadets arrive at the National War Memorial for the national Remembrance Day ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 11. Beatrice Britneff / Global News
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Gov.-Gen. Julie Payette arrives at the national Remembrance Day ceremony in downtown Ottawa on Sunday, Nov. 11. View image in gallery mode
Gov.-Gen. Julie Payette arrives at the national Remembrance Day ceremony in downtown Ottawa on Sunday, Nov. 11. Beatrice Britneff / Global News
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Thousands in downtown Ottawa marked a moment of silence during the national Remembrance Day ceremony to remember those who fought and died in past wars. View image in gallery mode
Thousands in downtown Ottawa marked a moment of silence during the national Remembrance Day ceremony to remember those who fought and died in past wars. Beatrice Britneff / Global News
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CF-18 Hornets fly over the National War Memorial in Ottawa shortly after 11 a.m., as part of the national Remembrance Day ceremony. View image in gallery mode
CF-18 Hornets fly over the National War Memorial in Ottawa shortly after 11 a.m., as part of the national Remembrance Day ceremony. Beatrice Britneff / Global News
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Thousands of people attended the national Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Sunday morning. View image in gallery mode
Thousands of people attended the national Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Sunday morning. Beatrice Britneff / Global News
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Gov.-Gen. Julie Payette lays a wreath on behalf of the people of Canada at the National War Memorial on Sunday, Nov. 11. View image in gallery mode
Gov.-Gen. Julie Payette lays a wreath on behalf of the people of Canada at the National War Memorial on Sunday, Nov. 11. Beatrice Britneff / Global News
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A representative of the Royal Canadian Legion placed a special wreath (left), modelled after those used in 1919, to honour the 100th anniversary of the Armistice and the Canadians who lost their lives while serving their country in the First World War. View image in gallery mode
A representative of the Royal Canadian Legion placed a special wreath (left), modelled after those used in 1919, to honour the 100th anniversary of the Armistice and the Canadians who lost their lives while serving their country in the First World War. Global News
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A number of different associations laid wreaths at the base of the National War Memorial as part of the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa on Sunday, Nov. 11. Pictured here is a wreath laid on behalf of the City of Ottawa. View image in gallery mode
A number of different associations laid wreaths at the base of the National War Memorial as part of the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa on Sunday, Nov. 11. Pictured here is a wreath laid on behalf of the City of Ottawa. Beatrice Britneff / Global News
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Gov.-Gen. Julie Payette embraces Anita Cenerini, this year's National Silver Cross Mother, at the conclusion of the national Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa on Sunday morning. View image in gallery mode
Gov.-Gen. Julie Payette embraces Anita Cenerini, this year's National Silver Cross Mother, at the conclusion of the national Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa on Sunday morning. Beatrice Britneff / Global News
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Gov.-Gen. Julie Payette salutes as the Veterans Parade marches down Wellington Street at the conclusion of the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa on Sunday, Nov. 11. View image in gallery mode
Gov.-Gen. Julie Payette salutes as the Veterans Parade marches down Wellington Street at the conclusion of the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa on Sunday, Nov. 11. Beatrice Britneff / Global News
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Hundreds gather at the base of the National War Memorial to lay their poppies on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in downtown Ottawa on Sunday, Nov. 11. View image in gallery mode
Hundreds gather at the base of the National War Memorial to lay their poppies on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in downtown Ottawa on Sunday, Nov. 11. Beatrice Britneff / Global News
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People lay their poppies on the Tomb of the Unknown Solider at the base of the National War Memorial in 2018. View image in gallery mode
People lay their poppies on the Tomb of the Unknown Solider at the base of the National War Memorial in 2018. Beatrice Britneff / Global News
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People lay their poppies on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the base of the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Sunday, Nov. 11. View image in gallery mode
People lay their poppies on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the base of the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Sunday, Nov. 11. Beatrice Britneff / Global News
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The National War Memorial in downtown Ottawa. View image in gallery mode
The National War Memorial in downtown Ottawa. Beatrice Britneff / Global News
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