Emo Legion Branch #99 Colour Party, along with dignitaries, veterans and spectators gather at the Emo Cenotaph. Paying their respects to the war veterans who fought for the freedom that we enjoy today are L-R: Cindy Westover, Bobbi Jo Gray, Miles Kinnear, James Shultz, Mark Loney, Marc St. Hilaire, Alesia Ellis, Mel McDonald and Nick Gray. – Robin McCormick photo
The Last Post is played at the Fort Frances Cenotaph, in solemn tribute to the end of the war, and the lives lost. Right, students watch the laying of wreathes at the base of the Fort Frances Cenotaph, which bears the names of local soldiers who were killed in battle. – Ken Kellar photoCallum Galusha proudly places a wreath at the Devlin Cenotaph, on Remembrance Day. Callum does this in memory of his Great Uncle Sean Robson. – Robin McCormick photo
Hundreds braved the brisk winds and snowy weather to take part in Remembrance Day ceremonies throughout the region. Several school groups also took part, in the first fully public service since Covid. Left, members of the Royal Canadian Air Force Cadets stand vigil at the Fort Frances Cenotaph throughout the ceremony, in honour of veterans past and present. Above, attendees pay their respects at the Couchiching Cenotaph. Right, outgoing Mayor June Caul lays a wreath on behalf of Fort Frances. Below, the Colour Party assembles at the Fort Frances Cenotaph.
Ken Kellar- Fort Frances photos; Allan Bradbury-Couchiching photos
