An Athabaskan Sea Cadet stands guard at the War Memorial during Remembrance Day ceremonies in Fort Saskatchewan, November 11th, 2011.
In the background, the Royal Canadian Legion's "Normandy Room", named to honor the Canadian soldiers who fought and died during Operation Overlord, storming Juno Beach and the French countryside.
Like the Cadet, the building stands as a memorial to the brave men and women who fought with our armed forces. They have fought to keep our beautiful country free from oppression, terrorism, and violence. The image of a crowd of completely silent servicemen and women, and civilians alike, surrounding a single memorial on a cold November morning, reminds us of Canada's devotion to it's strife for world peace, and of the efforts of our soldiers, home and abroad.
On the 11th day, of the 11th month, on the 11th hour, the peace treaty was signed ending the war between the Allied countries and Germany in the First World War. This date and time has become synonymous around the world for honoring the brave men and women of our armed forces, and remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our country.
Attend a remembrance day ceremony today, or wear a poppy, to show your thanks to our armed forces for all they've done, and to remember the fallen.
Lest We Forget.