Windsor and Essex County are remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for Canada.
Before this morning's Remembrance Day ceremony at Windsor's cenotaph, a plaque and wreath were laid at St. Joseph's High School in memory of Corporal Andrew Grenon.
The Windsor-native died in Afghanistan six years ago, and his mother Theresa Charbonneau says this morning's event at the school was beautiful. "I can't begin to tell you the emotions that are going through me right now. I am overwhelmed."
Meanwhile, an estimated 2,000 people packed the grounds around the cenotaph in downtown Windsor to hear canons fire and trumpets blare. Co-Chair Mike Beale says recent tragedies in Quebec and Ottawa definitely played a part in such a large turnout.
The parents and brother of Cpl. Andrew Grenon attend a ceremony at St. Joseph's High School, Novermber 11, 2014. (photo by Mike Vlasveld)
A plaque is hung at St. Joseph's High School in Windsor, honouring Cpl. Andrew Grenon. His mother Theresa Charbonneau stands to watch (left). November 11, 2014. (photo by Mike Vlasveld)
Students at St. Joseph's High School and cadets honour Cpl. Andrew Grenon, November 11, 2014. (photo by Mike Vlasveld)
Veterans honoured at Remembrance Day ceremonies at the cenotaph in Windsor, November 11, 2014. (photo by Mike Vlasveld)
Veterans honoured at Remembrance Day ceremonies at the cenotaph in Windsor, November 11, 2014. (photo by Mike Vlasveld)
Members of the Canadian military stand in honour of fallen Canadian soldiers at the cenotaph in Windsor, November 11, 2014. (photo by Mike Vlasveld)
Veterans honoured at Remembrance Day ceremonies at the cenotaph in Windsor, November 11, 2014. (photo by Mike Vlasveld)
Attendees at the Remembrance Day ceremonies at the Windsor cenotaph, raise their right hands and pledge allegiance to Canada, November 11, 2014. (photo by Mike Vlasveld)
Veterans honoured at Remembrance Day ceremonies at the cenotaph in Windsor, November 11, 2014. (photo by Mike Vlasveld)
Veterans honoured. (File photo by Mike Vlasveld)
Veterans honoured at Remembrance Day ceremonies at the cenotaph in Windsor, November 11, 2014. (photo by Mike Vlasveld)
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