WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington has kicked off Remembrance services by hosting a ceremony in honour of Canadian soldiers across the entire County.
More than 500 names from current and historical townships and spanning over a century of international conflict were identified at the ceremony, held at the Wellington County Museum and Archives the morning of Nov. 9.
County Warden Chris White said before this ceremony started about 13 years ago there weren’t any gatherings recognizing the county-wide effort of local residents in WW1, WW2, NATO operations, Korea and Afghanistan.
The County Warden gives his remarks at the podium | Mik Horvath
Local war veterans, Legion members, County and Centre Wellington council members and residents were in attendance while hundreds of poppies beamed a bright red on the museum’s front lawn.
Over 500 poppies are in the form of memorial markers and others were handcrafted and placed on the steps of the historic structure.
Warden White recalls the years following the 9/11 attacks and saw a notable increase in civilian remembrance but he said no matter how much time passes the ceremonies of Nov. 11 is still significant.
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He said the staff at Wellington County Museum and Archives have enhanced the memoriam which not only plays a part in remembering the incredible effort of Canadian service members but also keeps the history up-to-date.
The museum will have another ceremony before the actual day of Nov. 11; from 5:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, the Wellington County Museum and Archives will be hosting a vigil which will see candles placed at each memorial markers and left lit until Nov. 12.
For Remembrance Day ceremony information across the County visit our community page at https://thegrand101.com/local-remembrance-day-services/
