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Rutland remembers the sacrifice of so many

Remembrance Day ceremony held at Lions Park by local unit of Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans
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Cadet stands at attention during the Remembrance Day ceremony in Rutland. Photo Credit: Barry Gerding/Black Press

A large crowd gathered around the cenotaph at Rutland Lions Park for the Remembrance Day ceremony hosted by the 91´ó»ÆѼ 376 unit of the Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans.

The parade to the cenotaph was led by parade marshall Ross Carviel with the Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans colour guard.

The observance marked the 99th anniversary of the armistice agreement that ended World War I on Nov. 11, 1918.

Many community groups joined in the parade including the Pathfinders, Scouts, cadets and the 91´ó»ÆѼ Chiefs junior hockey team.

The ceremony lament was performed by bagpiper Jim Watt while bugler Sarah McIntyre played Reveille.

A large crowd gathered at the Rutland Lions Park cenotaph for the Remembrance Day ceremony.

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