Veterans, families echo call to remember and honour history at Saskatoon Remembrance Day ceremony
CBC
Many events in Saskatchewan honoured and remembered those fallen and wounded in war while close to 6,000 people attended the Sasktel Centre in Saskatoon — making it the largest Remembrance Day ceremony in Saskatchewan.
The ceremony was open to the public on Friday morning after a two-year hiatus, and many young families attended.
"It's vital that we remember the people who lost their lives in the wars, but even those who didn't and are still here, we need to respect them. I don't want that part of our history to be lost," Jessie Lundie, who attended the event with her toddler, said.
"I want my daughter to remember that too. Kids won't know their history unless we show them."
Ashton Zunti, who attended with his wife and young kids,said young families should bring their kids to these events.
"I want my kids to see the poppies, veterans, marching cadets and drums and keep those memories alive and going. Hopefully, one day they'll bring their kids," Zunti said.
"My wife's grandfather was a paratrooper in World War II, and we came with him. All young families should meet and thank a veteran."
Others had their immediate family members participating in the 91st service in Saskatoon.
"We have a long family history of military service," Darlene Back, who attended with her three grandchildren and husband, said.
"It's important that they learn the history of why we are here and free."
Her 11-year-old grandson, Jasper Sellers, said he wants to follow the footsteps of his parents who are in the armed services and marched in the parade.
Yan Yun Hung was there to see his eldest son in the air cadet march.
"I'm proud to see him in there together with all the generations of soldiers and fighters of our society," he said.
Dave Lepard has been "routinely attending" these ceremonies for decades.
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