Thousands paid their respects to those who fought and died in service on Remembrance Day 2021 across Vancouver Island.
Grey skies, blustery winds and rain showers didn’t keep people away from a Remembrance Day ceremony at the cenotaph outside British Columbia’s legislature in Victoria.
A gathering of almost 3,000 people stood at the grounds and surrounding streets to honour and pay respects to Canada’s war veterans and those currently serving in the military.
The ceremony in Victoria was one of many held in communities across the province as thousands came out to honour their veterans.
Here are some photos from ceremonies held on a sombre day:
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- Lewis Forth of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256 cautioned the next generation to promote peace whenever possible. Kendall Hanson/CHEK News
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- Watercolour poppies made by Grade 2 students at Tillicum Elementary. CHEK
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- Rev. Andrew Gates delivers a prayer at the Victoria ceremony. CHEK
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- Stephanie Greaves singing O Canada. CHEK
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- Jean Sharlow, wife of Second World War veteran Bill Sharlow, passed away on Nov. 9, 2021. The two met during the middle of the Blitz on Feb. 8, 1941. CHEK Submitted
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- Her Honour Janet Austin Lieutenant Governour of B.C. lays a wreath. CHEK
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With files from the Canadian Press.
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