Remembrance Day was a solemn affair in Vernon, as thousands took in two different ceremonies.
Kal Tire Place held an hour-long ceremony, where over 2,000 people came out to show their support and remember lives lost or injured in service to Canada.
The Vernon Community Band, veterans, first responders, cadets, cubs and scouts were all on hand for a poignant ceremony that remembered lives lost in peacekeeping efforts for Canadian soldiers in numerous fights across the world.
The Cenotaph in KTP had the years 1914-18, 1939-45 and 1950-53 inscribed, representing First World War, Second World War and the Korean War. Between the three, over 700,000 Canadian soldiers died.
A round of speeches, a rendition of The Last Post, readings of poems, a prayer, and a moment of silence were all observed.
Vernon's Cenotaph Park also hosted a ceremony. Members of the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP marched in red serge to and from the Cenotaph, laying poppies on the monument to honour veterans on Remembrance Day.
