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The commemoration began at 10:45 a.m. with a military parade, followed by the lowering of the flag and a solemn two-minute silence at 11 a.m., honouring those who sacrificed their lives for CanadaB次元官网网址檚 freedom. 

Local dignitaries and representatives laid wreaths at the cenotaph, with reflective readings throughout the event expressing gratitude for those who served.

People of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life attended the event to pay their respects.

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For others, the event had a profound symbolic meaning. 

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