Nanton may be a small southern Alberta community but it’s one that draws a large crowed on Remembrance Day.
Roughly 300 people showing up at the Bomber Command Museum Monday to pay tribute to Canadian heroes who were killed serving our country.
Director of the Museum, Tigg Robinson, tells Global News the day paid a special tribute to the 70th Anniversary of the Dams Raid in Germany.
30 Canadians went into that battle, only 15 came home and of that four were from Alberta.
“All of our armed serviceman and women really did our country proud. We wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for their sacrifice,” he adds.
On the 11th hour, of the 11th day and of the 11th month time seemed to stand still as a moment of silence was observed for those in uniform who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Donald Callahan was a sergeant during World War II and says each wreath laid brings back memories.
“I’ve seen it all, and it wasn’t anything pleasant. So I’m glad people showed up in such a number today,” he says.
With our country’s veterans becoming few and far between, parents say the service also acts as a learning experience for younger generations.
Catherine Woodward brought her children to the ceremony and say’s it’s important for them to understand the significance of November 11th.
“For them to know that people have laid their lives to give them everything they have today, and we need that to live on,” she adds.
The ceremony also commemorated the men and woman who continue to serve in the Canadian Forces.
Nanton’s Bomber Command Museum is the only facility in Canada that’s primary goal is to honor those who served with Bomber Command during WWII.
Comments