One of the largest crowds in years gathered in near record mild temperatures and under blue skies at Sarnia's Veterans Park Tuesday morning.
The annual Remembrance Day service was held at the cenotaph at the 11th hour.
As usual, it was was well attended including elementary and high school students.
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The famous First World War poem, ``In Flanders Fields'' was read.
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Deacon Chuck Stevens led the prayer.
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In his eulogy, Deacon Stevens urged the crowd to remind themselves why they gathered.
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Deacon Stevens says its not war the we glorify, it is our dead that we honour in gratitude for their sacrifice, adding that it's important we show our thanks to our veterans and serving military members.
Remembrance Day ceremony at Sarnia's Veterans Park. November 11, 2014 (BlackburnNews.com photo)
Remembrance Day ceremony at Sarnia's Veterans Park. November 11, 2014 (BlackburnNews.com photo)
Remembrance Day ceremony at Sarnia's Veterans Park. November 11, 2014 (BlackburnNews.com photo)
Remembrance Day ceremony at Sarnia's Veterans Park. November 11, 2014 (BlackburnNews.com photo)
Remembrance Day ceremony at Sarnia's Veterans Park. November 11, 2014 (BlackburnNews.com photo)
Remembrance Day ceremony at Sarnia's Veterans Park. November 11, 2014 (BlackburnNews.com photo)
Remembrance Day ceremony at Sarnia's Veterans Park. November 11, 2014 (BlackburnNews.com photo)
Remembrance Day ceremony at Sarnia's Veterans Park. November 11, 2014 (BlackburnNews.com photo)
Remembrance Day ceremony at Sarnia's Veterans Park. November 11, 2014 (BlackburnNews.com photo)
Remembrance Day ceremony at Sarnia's Veterans Park. November 11, 2014 (BlackburnNews.com photo)
Remembrance Day ceremony at Sarnia's Veterans Park. November 11, 2014 (BlackburnNews.com photo)
Remembrance Day ceremony at Sarnia's Veterans Park. November 11, 2014 (BlackburnNews.com photo)
