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Silence descended on the National War Memorial for two minutes Friday as hundreds of veterans and civilians joined to commemorate the 70th anniversary of VE Day.
“A lot of fellows I went to school with didn’t make it back, so coming out here and remembering them is important,” said an emotional Bob Simmons, who served in the Royal Canadian Navy.
A youth orchestra from the Netherlands, who are visiting Canada as part of a trip to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Canada’s liberation of their country, performed the theme from the film Schindler’s List.
“I like that we really thanked the veterans,” said Isabel Messerschmidt, a 16-year-old violinist in the orchestra. “I think that’s very important, and I’m glad that I was a part of it.”
“I think it’s important to remember the past and look to the future with a brighter view and make sure this never happens again.”
Following the music, youth and veterans each had a turn to stress the importance of remembrance. Veterans Ann Smith and Roger Bourgeois read ‘Act of Remembrance,’ while Messerschmidt and her peer Davy Callens read The Commitment to Remember.
As a bugler performed The Last Post, a blanket of silence fell over the crowds. When the ceremony moved into the moment of remembrance, only the sound of cars going by and squawking birds could be heard as hundreds of heads bowed together.
“It’s a good thing to have served,” said George Dunn, a 90-year-old veteran.
Veteran George Dunn, 90, at the War Memorial.
After the bugler sounded the Rouse and a piper performed the Lament, representatives began laying wreaths on the tomb of the unknown soldier.
“The country we enjoy today, with our freedoms and immense prosperity, we owe to these veterans,” said Minister of Veterans Affairs Erin O’Toole.
O’Toole laid the wreath on behalf of Canada, with Premier Kathleene Wynne placing a wreath on behalf of Ontario. Wreaths were also laid on behalf of Veterans, Veterans Affairs Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces and a Dutch student placed a final wreath on behalf of the youth.
The band of the Canadian Armed Forces played out solemn songs as people placed tulips at the grave of the unknown soldier.
The ceremony ended with veterans of the Second World War walked past applauding civilians and loaded onto OC Transpo buses whose signs read “Lest We Forget.”
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“A lot of fellows I went to school with didn’t make it back, so coming out here and remembering them is important,” said an emotional Bob Simmons, who served in the Royal Canadian Navy.
A youth orchestra from the Netherlands, who are visiting Canada as part of a trip to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Canada’s liberation of their country, performed the theme from the film Schindler’s List.
“I like that we really thanked the veterans,” said Isabel Messerschmidt, a 16-year-old violinist in the orchestra. “I think that’s very important, and I’m glad that I was a part of it.”
“I think it’s important to remember the past and look to the future with a brighter view and make sure this never happens again.”
Following the music, youth and veterans each had a turn to stress the importance of remembrance. Veterans Ann Smith and Roger Bourgeois read ‘Act of Remembrance,’ while Messerschmidt and her peer Davy Callens read The Commitment to Remember.
As a bugler performed The Last Post, a blanket of silence fell over the crowds. When the ceremony moved into the moment of remembrance, only the sound of cars going by and squawking birds could be heard as hundreds of heads bowed together.
“It’s a good thing to have served,” said George Dunn, a 90-year-old veteran.
Veteran George Dunn, 90, at the War Memorial.
After the bugler sounded the Rouse and a piper performed the Lament, representatives began laying wreaths on the tomb of the unknown soldier.
“The country we enjoy today, with our freedoms and immense prosperity, we owe to these veterans,” said Minister of Veterans Affairs Erin O’Toole.
O’Toole laid the wreath on behalf of Canada, with Premier Kathleene Wynne placing a wreath on behalf of Ontario. Wreaths were also laid on behalf of Veterans, Veterans Affairs Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces and a Dutch student placed a final wreath on behalf of the youth.
The band of the Canadian Armed Forces played out solemn songs as people placed tulips at the grave of the unknown soldier.
The ceremony ended with veterans of the Second World War walked past applauding civilians and loaded onto OC Transpo buses whose signs read “Lest We Forget.”
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