Sophie Demers

LJI Reporter

With poppies on their jackets, hundreds gathered at the Aylmer Cenotaph to remember those who lost their lives fighting for Canada. Opening with a land acknowledgement, speeches were given, poems were read, and wreaths were laid at the foot of the monument.

Veterans and active members of all branches of the Canadian Armed Forces were present, as well as representatives from the RCMP. Local politicians in attendance were Greg Fergus, Liberal MP for Hull-Aylmer and Speaker of the House of Commons, representing the federal government, André Fortin, Deputy for Pontiac, representing the provincial government, and Mayor Maude Marquis-Bissonnette, representing the municipal government. Councillors Steven Boivin (Aylmer), Gilles Chagnon (Lucerne) and Caroline Murray (Deschênes) also participated in the ceremony.

Photo: Sophie Demers