Crowds gathered in Saugeen Shores for Remembrance Day ceremonies this morning.
The crowd stood in the warm sun by cenotaphs for the last post and two minutes of silence to honour those who have served and given their lives for their country.
About 400 people attended in Port Elgin, and 100 people in Southampton.
Port Elgin Legion Remembrance Day Chair Norma Dudgeon says because so many are being killed in Afghanistan today, we have a new generation of heroes to honour.
133 students from North Port Elementary School each placed a carnation in front of the Port Elgin cenotaph in memory of the 133 Canadians who have died in Afghanistan.
North Port Principal Bill Colley says when the students rehearsed placing the carnations, the number of soldiers who have died and their sacrifice “hit home.”
Student Meaghan Longmire says they feel really strongly about placing the flowers because they’re supporting those who sacrificed their lives for freedom and helped those in other countries.
After the cenotaph ceremonies, veterans took part in a church service, followed by a dinner at the Royal Canadian Legion.
