​Crowd braves cold, snowy, windy weather at Kincardine Remembrance Day Ceremony

Hundreds of people braved the cold, snowy, windy weather to attend the annual Remembrance Day Ceremony held at the Kincardine Legion Cenotaph, Tuesday morning.

Inside, the Legion hall was mostly full for the Remembrance Day service at 10 a.m.

Legion chaplain Rev. Eric Williams led the service, with Liz Dadson as pianist. Legion president Teri Leslie read the Scripture, and everyone joined in singing the hymns.

Williams reminded the crowd of the importance of remembering the men and women who fought and died for our freedom and peace.

“I remember a special service on Jan. 30, 1965,” he said. “It was the funeral of Sir Winston Churchill (prime minister of the United Kingdom during the Second World War). We all felt the loss. ‘Last Post’ was played and there was a long moment of silence, and then ‘Reveille,’ that happy morning bugle call.

“In his speeches, Churchill urged us to press on and tend to the important things before us. I wonder what he’d think of the state of the world today, with so much needless conflict.

“I believe Churchill would say that world peace begins with what you and I do this day. We must get on with our lives as best we can, and make the most of ourselves. Because the people we remember and honour today, they died for us.

“During those two minutes of silence, what will you be thinking about? Remember those who gave up everything for our peace and freedom. It’s our duty to say thank you to all who gave so much.”

Outside the Legion, Dave Carson led the ceremony, with the Colour Party forming up beside the Cenotaph, along with the Kincardine Air Cadets, and two Cadets standing as the Honour Guard.

"O Canada" was led by Averee Hamann, followed by "The Last Post" played by bugler Ray Kester, "The Lament" by piper Jennifer Farrell of the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band, two minutes of silence, and then "Reveille" by Kester.

A plethora of wreaths was placed, and the ceremony ended with the singing of "God Save the King."

Everyone was invited inside the Legion to warm up with coffee and hot chocolate, followed by lunch.