Wellington County remembers
Communities across county held remembrance services this week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Communities across Wellington County gathered at remembrance services this week to pay tribute to local residents who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Aberfoyle
TOP LEFT: Students from Aberfoyle Public School set poppies on the edge of the cenotaph at Aberfoyle’s Remembrance Day service. TOP CENTRE: Michael Marinovic served as emcee of the service, county councillor Matthew Bulmer, Puslinch Mayor James Seeley and Reverend Lisa Dolson observe a minute of silence at the Aberfoyle Remembrance Day service. “Remember, learn, and look forward with hope,” Dolson urged the crowd. TOP RIGHT: Bob Phillips played trombone at the service. ABOVE LEFT: Puslinch firefighters stood on guard during the Remembrance Day service in Aberfoyle. ABOVE RIGHT: Wreaths were set by the Aberfoyle cenotaph. Photos by Joanne Shuttleworth
Belwood
ABOVE LEFT: Centre Wellington Mayor Shawn Watters placing a wreath at the Belwood cenotaph on Nov. 8. ABOVE CENTRE: Mayor Shawn Watters, former Speaker of the Ontario Legislative Assembly Ted Arnott, Fergus Legion past president Randy Graham and Wellington County councillor Steve O’Neill. ABOVE RIGHT: The Colour Party holds the flags high. Photos by Duncan Hossack
Clifford
TOP LEFT: Cadet warrant officer Brady Dineen of the 1943 Palmerston Army Cadets stands guard at the Clifford cenotaph during the service on Nov. 8. TOP CENTRE: Piper Jim Stewart leads members of Harriston Legion Branch 296, Minto Fire, and local dignitaries to the Clifford cenotaph for the village’s remembrance service on Nov. 8. TOP RIGHT: Piper Jim Stewart and trumpeter Judy Dirksen. ABOVE LEFT: Accompanied by a member of the 1943 Palmerston Army Cadets, Minto councillor Paul Zimmerman laid the wreath for Canada during the village’s remembrance service. ABOVE RIGHT: Members of the Harriston Legion, Minto Fire and local dignitaries stand united in reflection during the service at the cenotaph. Photos by Sue Hogenkamp
Elora
TOP LEFT: Fergus Artillery 361 Army Cadets standing at the four corners of the Elora Cenotaph on Nov. 11. TOP CENTRE: Damian Way, left, and Jacob Rae stand as sentries. TOP RIGHT: Parade martial Greg Oakes directing. ABOVE LEFT: Ontario Command President Comrade Lynn McClellan, right, salutes the passing parade as Father Hayden Starczala looks on. ABOVE RIGHT: The Fergus Pipe Band stands in line with the other parade members. Photos by Georgia York
Erin
ABOVE LEFT: The march to the cenotaph in Erin on Nov. 8. ABOVE CENTRE: Doug Kirkwood salutes. ABOVE RIGHT: Ward 9 county councillor Jeff Duncan lays the Province of Ontario wreath. Photos by Tristan Clarke
Harriston
ABOVE LEFT: Legion member and former Minto mayor George Bridge lays a wreath on behalf of the Province of Ontario. ABOVE CENTRE: Members of Harriston Legion Branch 296 at the cenotaph service in Harriston on Nov. 11. Above RIGHT: The Harriston Legion Branch 296 Colour Party leads a procession of Legion members, Minto Firefighters and Minto Clifford Public School students to the the cenotaph. Photos by Pat Raftis
Mount Forest
TOP LEFT: Mount Forest Air Cadet 895 Squadron members stand vigil at the Veteran's Memorial Park cenotaph on Remembrance Day in Mount Forest. TOP CENTRE: A Remembrance Day display at St. Mary Catholic School in Mount Forest. TOP RIGHT: Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 first vice president Deryck West, left, Master Warrant Officer Dan Stortz, centre, and Branch 134 president George Garrard lead the way in a Remembrance Day parade along Parkside Drive. ABOVE LEFT: Angela Schenk plays The Last Post as Remembrance Day ceremony attendees look on in Veteran’s Memorial Park. ABOVE RIGHT: Master Cpl. Keelan Fischer pins a poppy to the Grey and Simcoe Foresters wreath laid at the cenotaph. Photos by Jordan Snobelen
Rockwood
TOP LEFT: Parade marshal and master of ceremonies Adrian Alder stands at attention during the singing of the national anthem. TOP CENTRE: Alder and the colour party. TOP RIGHT: Rockwood Centenial Public School student Jacob Porter played both The Last Post and Reveille. ABOVE LEFT: Township residents paying their respects. ABOVE RIGHT: Over 100 years old, veteran Alex Graham made the trip from Brampton back to Rockwood for the ceremony. Photos by Ellouise Thompson.
Salem
TOP LEFT: Parade marshal Greg Oakes leads the parade at the Salem Remembrance Day service on Nov. 11. TOP CENTRE: The sentries standing at the four corners of the Salem cenotaph are Fergus Artillery 361 Army Cadets. TOP RIGHT: Comrade Brian Morrison, left, salutes after Centre Wellington councillor Lisa MacDonald and Mayor Shawn Watters place a wreath. ABOVE LEFT: Elora Legion sergeant of arms Frank Par. ABOVE RIGHT: Nathan O'Hagan and Damian Way of the Fergus Army Cadets. Photos by Georgia York
Palmerston
TOP LEFT: Minto councillor Ron Elliott laid a wreath on behalf of Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae for the Province of Ontario. He also later laid one for the Town of Minto. TOP CENTRE: Minto Mayor Dave Turton laid a wreath on behalf of Wellington County. TOP RIGHT: Legion members led a large parade from the Palmerston Legion to the cenotaph, and then back to the Legion after the service. ABOVE LEFT: The Palmerston Cenotaph was filled with wreaths at the end of the Remembrance Day service. ABOVE RIGHT: The Palmerston Beaver Scouts took part in the parade as well. Photos by Nicole Beswitherick
*This gallery will be updated with additional services on Nov. 12/13.
