In the spirit of remembrance and honoring our veterans, communities in the area have organized several meaningful Remembrance Day services and events.
Here’s a roundup of the services taking place:
Exeter Legion – Remembrance Day Cenotaph Service
Date: Sunday, November 10th
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 167, Exeter
A parade from the legion to the cenotaph, a service with a moment of silence, and wreath-laying. The public is welcome, and a light lunch will follow at the branch.
Seaforth Legion – Remembrance Day Church Service
Date: Monday, November 11th
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Seaforth Legion
The Parade will leave the Legion at 10:30am and head to the Cenotaph for 11am service.
Grand Bend Legion – Remembrance Day Service
Date: Monday, November 11
Time: Gathering at 10:45 am, service at 11:00 am
Location: Grand Bend Legion, 20 Municipal Dr, Grand Bend
A Remembrance Day service followed by a wreath-laying ceremony. A light lunch will be available in the lower lounge after the service.
Forest Legion – Remembrance Day Ceremony
Date: Saturday, November 11
Time: 10:45 am
Location: Forest Legion, 58 Albert St, Forest
The ceremony begins at the legion, followed by a parade to the cenotaph. The service includes patriotic anthems, laying of wreaths, and more. Comradeship and lunch follow at the legion hall.
Thedford Legion – Remembrance Day Service
Date: Monday, November 11
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Thedford Cenotaph, 42 Nelson St, Thedford
A service at the Thedford Cenotaph, followed by hotdogs and refreshments at the Thedford Legion.
Goderich Legion – Services and Ceremonies
Remembrance Day service on Monday, November 11th at 11 am.
Clinton Legion – Remembrance Day Service
Remembrance Day Parade on Monday, November 11th, march to the cenotaph at 10:30 am.
Light lunch provided at the legion afterward.
These events provide an opportunity for the community to come together, reflect, and pay tribute to those who have served their country. Remembering their sacrifices is an essential part of our shared history.
