Residents of Riverside came together in a solemn display of respect and remembrance on Saturday afternoon, holding their annual Remembrance Day service at the cenotaph located in Miracle Park.
A Community Gathers to Remember
The ceremony provided an opportunity for community members to pay their respects to the nation's war dead ahead of the official November 11th holiday. The gathering at the Miracle Park cenotaph is a longstanding tradition for the Riverside area, allowing locals to reflect on the sacrifices made by Canadian service members.
National Context of Remembrance
This local event coincides with other commemorations across the country and beyond. On the same weekend, King Charles III led Britain's Remembrance Sunday ceremony in honour of war dead. In Canada, other events included a sunrise ceremony at Calgary’s Field of Crosses to honour Indigenous veterans and a ceremony held by the Manitoba Métis Federation acknowledging the achievements and hardships of Indigenous veterans.
The early service in Riverside ensures that community members have a meaningful opportunity to participate in this important act of remembrance, reflecting a nationwide commitment to honouring those who served.
