Communities across the region are preparing to honour veterans and remember those who served as Remembrance Day ceremonies take place over the coming days.
In Exeter, the annual Remembrance Day parade and service will be held on Sunday, November 8th. The parade will form at the Exeter Legion at 9:45 a.m. before making its way to the cenotaph for the laying of wreaths. Following the ceremony, everyone is invited back to the Legion for a light lunch. Residents attending are encouraged to dress warmly, as the outdoor service can last around 30 minutes.
Several other communities will also hold services ahead of November 11th. In Bayfield, a ceremony will take place Sunday, November 8th, at 10:45 a.m., followed by a service in Varna at 1 p.m.
In Lambton Shores, the Arkona Remembrance Day parade and ceremony will be held Saturday, November 7th. Services are also planned for November 11th at the Forest Legion, Grand Bend Legion and Thedford Legion.
In Lucan, residents can attend an outdoor service at the Legion cenotaph on Wednesday, November 11th, at 11 a.m. Seating will be available for those who need it, and a light lunch will follow. A shorter service will also take place at the Granton cenotaph at 9:30 a.m. that morning.
In Ailsa Craig, the Remembrance Day service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on November 11th. In Seaforth, a parade will leave the Legion at 10:40 a.m., travel to the cenotaph and return to the branch afterward.
Clinton’s ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m. on November 11th, with the community invited to attend and honour veterans past and present.
In Mitchell, the service begins at 10:15 a.m. and will include a colour party, a band, the placing of wreaths and a Padre. Residents are also invited back to the Legion afterward for fellowship and remembrance.
In Bluewater, additional services will be held in Hensall and St. Joseph on November 11th, both beginning at 11 a.m.
A Remembrance Day service will also take place in St. Marys on Sunday, November 8th, at 12:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and honour Canadian veterans and members of the Canadian Armed Forces currently serving.
Residents are encouraged to attend a local ceremony to pay their respects and recognize the sacrifices made by veterans and those who continue to serve.
