November 11th is a day for Canadians from coast to coast to take a moment and remember the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
As ceremonies were held across the nation, two were held here in Lethbridge.
Hundreds of Lethbridge residents gathered at the Exhibition Grounds and the Cenotaph to honour those who have served our country.
And you didn’t have to look hard to find a decorated veteran filled with pride – many were decorated in medals, proudly wearing their uniforms.
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No matter where or when these soldiers served they all agreed, Remembrance Day is something they hold close to their hearts.
“If you are a veteran this is the day you look back and remember your friends who didn’t make it, and the ones who fought with you,” says Wayne King with the Royal Canadian Airforce Association 702 Wing.
Private First Class Robert Sheppard served with the U.S Navy and now lives in Lethbridge. His marine uniform stands out in the crowd, but he says no matter where he is, Remembrance Day is about those who fought before him and with him.
“Remembrance isn’t bound by countries, it’s about the people. Friends, guys you were with, guys that didn’t make it home. It’s not just the people that were there, the people back home, they don’t have a father or mother” says Sheppard.
And as we honor those who have served our country, those who continue to serve and protect Canada were not forgotten.
“It reminds us that we have to remain on guard, and work toward peace,” says King.
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