Communities across Wellington County pause to remember the fallen on Nov. 11

November 12, 2021 @ 1:17 pmCommunity News, News

ERIN - Local veterans were among those to pay tribute to the fallen at the own of Erin's Remembrance Day service. Photos by Tristan Clark
ERIN - Erin residents gathered on Nov. 11 for a service at the local cenotaph. Photo by Tristan Clark
ERIN - The Town of Erin's Remembrance Day service, organized by the Erin Legion, saw members of the community place their poppies on wreaths in commemoration of those that fought for our freedom. Photo by Tristan Clark
PALMERSTON - A service of Remembrance was held at cenotaph in Palmerston on Nov. 11. Photo by Patrick Raftis
PALMERSTON - Service of Remembrance held at cenotaph in Palmerston on Nov. 11. Photo by Patrick Raftis
MOUNT FOREST - A large crowd gathered at the Mount Forest cenotaph for a pared-down version of the annual Remembrance Day service on Nov. 11. Photo by Lynne Turner
MOUNT FOREST - Captain Rockwell Cronk, pictured with his wife Captain Joanne Cronk, placed a wreath in Mount Forest on behalf of the Canadian Armed Forces on Nov. 11. Photo by Lynne Turner
HARRISTON - The Harriston Legion Colour Party leads the parade to the cenotaph for service of Remembrance in Harriston. Photo by Patrick Raftis
HARRISTON - Members of the Harriston Legion prepare for the march to the cenotaph for the Remembrance Day service. Photo by Patrick Raftis
HARRISTON - Hugh Clunas, a member of the Harriston Legion addresses the crowd gathered for the Remembrance service at the Harriston cenotaph. Photo by Patrick Raftis
ROCKWOOD - People lined the streets as the community of Guelph/Eramosa gathered at the Rockwood cenotaph for a reduced Remembrance Day service. Photo by Paige Peacock
ROCKWOOD - People lined the streets as the community of Guelph/Eramosa gathered at the Rockwood cenotaph for a reduced Remembrance Day service. Photo by Paige Peacock
FERGUS - The Fergus Legion Colour Party at the Remembrance Day service in Fergus. Photo by Chris Daponte
FERGUS - Comrade Tom Kirby and MP Michael Chong lay the wreath on behalf of the Government of Canada during the Fergus Remembrance Day service. Photo by Bill Longshaw
FERGUS - Comrade Fred Hiller preparing to lay the wreath on behalf of the Fergus Legion. Photo by Bill Longshaw
FERGUS - Grandmother Ann Faris shows Hanna Cronin the poppies that were laid after the Fergus ceremony. Photo by Bill Longshaw
ARTHUR - Canada's Most Patriotic Village gathered and paid respects at the Arthur cenotaph on Remembrance Day. Photo by Jordan Snobelen
ARTHUR - Canada's Most Patriotic Village gathered and paid their respects at the Arthur cenotaph on Remembrance Day. Photo by Jordan Snobelen
ARTHUR - Local Legion members paid their respects at the Arthur cenotaph on Remembrance Day. Photo by Jordan Snobelen
SALEM - The Salem RemembranceDay ceremony began a morning of solemn remembrance services at cenotaphs across Wellington County on Nov. 11. Photo by Jordan Snobelen
SALEM - The Salem RemembranceDay ceremony began a morning of solemn remembrance services at cenotaphs across Wellington County on Nov. 11. Photo by Jordan Snobelen
SALEM - Salem residents gathered in Veteran's Park for a Remembrance Day service that included Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong and Senator Rob Black, seen here with a member of the RCMP. Photo by Jordan Snobelen
ELORA - The Elora Legion Colour Party began the service for Remembrance Day at the cenotaph. Photo by Kelly Waterhouse
ELORA - Senator Rob Black lays a wreath on behalf of the Government of Canada during the Remembrance Day service in Elora. Photo by Kelly Waterhouse
ELORA - After the Remembrance Day service in Elora, several young people got the opportunity to speak with Gregory Oakes, back, of the Elora Legion. From left are Madison Musselman, Peyton Sams, Rylan Gerrie, Elliot Gerrie and Alanna Gerrie. Photo by Kelly Waterhouse
ELORA -Three year-old Georgia McLaren, and her father D'Arcy McLaren enjoy the painted rocks and poppies displayed at the Elora cenotaph after the Remembrance Day service. Photo by Kelly Waterhouse
PUSLINCH - A Remembrance Day service was held at the Puslinch Community Centre in Aberfoyle on Nov. 11. The flag was lowered, a piper and trombonist played, and the names of the war dead were read aloud. Photo by Joanne Shuttleworth
PUSLINCH - After the Remembrance Day service in Aberfoyle, Terry Sikkes and his wife placed poppies on the wreaths. Photo by Joanne Shuttleworth
PUSLINCH - A Remembrance Day service was held at the Puslinch Community Centre on Nov. 11. The flag was lowered, a piper and trombonist played. Photo by Joanne Shuttleworth

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Royal Canadian Legion branches in communities across Wellington County took part in Remembrance Day services on Nov. 11, bring members of the community together to honour those that paid the ultimate sacrifice.

While most services were pared down from pre-COVID times, they were generally well attended.

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