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A large number of residents came out to Petawawa to commemorate Remembrance Day this year.
Helene Hahn, Branch Poppy Chair for the local chapter of the local Royal Canadian Legion and former navy medical technician, said it was heartwarming to see so many people attend the ceremony.
Both of Hahn’s parents were World War II veterans, making the occasion especially important to her.
Hahn also pushed back on the notion that Remembrance Day glorifies war, saying that it celebrates the lives of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for Canada.
The ceremony began with a parade shortly before 11:00 a.m., with participants making their way towards the Legion building down Petawawa Boulevard.
(Steve Berard)