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Airdrie gathered on Remembrance Day to honour all those who served their country. The ceremony, hosted by the Airdrie Royal Canadian Legion at Genesis Place, saw not only Airdrie residents, young and old, but local dignitaries as well.
Airdrie Mayor Peter Brown and other council members attended, alongside Member of Parliament (MP) for Airdrie-Banff Blake Richards and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Airdrie-East Angela Pitt. Deputy Reeve of Rocky View County, Don Kochan, also attended.
Following the ceremony at Genesis Place, a brief ceremony was also held at the city's cenotaph, where residents gathered to place their poppies in remembrance.
Airdrie's Legion will be open till 6 p.m.; all are welcome to attend.
We Will Remember Them.
— 🇨🇦 Blake Richards 🇨🇦 (@BlakeRichardsMP) November 11, 2024
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith also released a Remembrance Day statement, urging Albertans to pause and honour the sacrifices of Canadian veterans.
She highlighted the bravery of those who served in conflicts from the World Wars to recent peacekeeping missions, crediting their courage with safeguarding the freedoms Canadians hold dear.
Smith also acknowledged the ongoing personal battles faced by veterans who returned home and the support provided by their families.
She encouraged Albertans to join in a moment of reflection to show gratitude for veterans' service and to recommit to preserving the rights they defended.
Canadians observe Remembrance Day every November 11 at 11 a.m. to mark the end of hostilities in World War I and honour those who served in the nation's defence.
Throughout our history, the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces have kept our country safe. Some returned home from the battlefield and were never the same. Others never returned at all.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 11, 2024
It is a debt we can never repay, and one we will never forget.
The observance began in 1919, initially known as Armistice Day. However, it wasn’t until 1931 that the Canadian government officially renamed it Remembrance Day, separating it from the Thanksgiving holiday.
On Remembrance Day, Canadians pause and lay wreaths in memory of the brave women & men who made the ultimate sacrifice.
— Pierre Poilievre (@PierrePoilievre) November 11, 2024
As we honour the fallen and salute our veterans, we recall the integrity, duty and patriotism that motivated them to serve our nation; the true North, strong…
This change helped increase public recognition and led to widespread ceremonies nationwide. Attendees honour fallen soldiers by holding two minutes of silence, playing the Last Post, and reciting "In Flanders Fields."
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