Retired and serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces were invited to lay a poppy on the cenotaph in Windsor’s Victoria Park Nov. 11. Some opted to bring loved ones with them to assist. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle contentWindsor’s Victoria Park was packed on Remembrance Day as hundreds of people gathered to pay their respects.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentPaula Greene, who emceed the service, reminded people why they gather each year.Article contentArticle content“No matter what is happening around us, and no matter where we are on Nov. 11, we can take time to remember our fallen comrades,” she said.Article content People examined the wreathes that would be laid during the Windsor Remembrance Day ceremony as members of King’s-Edgehill School’s 254 Highland Cadet Corps marched to Victoria Park. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content Youth with the 106 Windsor Regional Air Cadets Squadron laid poppies on the Victoria Park cenotaph during Windsor’s Remembrance Day service. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content“Those who sacrifice time, energy, health and sometimes their lives as members of the Canadian Armed Forces or RCMP, led to our freedoms today,” she continued.Article contentArticle content“During this period, we also honour those still serving our country in areas of conflict, those taking part in operations to maintain peace, and those serving on humanitarian missions.”Article contentThe service, which starts and ends with a parade featuring veterans, current Canadian Armed Forces members, cadet and youth organizations, and the Windsor Fire Department, saw bugler Isabelle Kehoe perform the Last Post and the Rouse, and King’s-Edgehill School’s pipe major Ezra Sasaki perform the Lament on the bagpipes following two minutes of silence.Article content Isabelle Kehoe was the signal bugler for the Last Post and Rouse at Windsor’s Remembrance Day service. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content King’s-Edgehill School pipe major Ezra Sasaki performed the Lament following two minutes of silence at Windsor’s Remembrance Day service Nov. 11. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle contentMultiple wreaths were laid, including one by Linda Hamilton, on behalf of the Silver Cross Mother. Her son, Richard, joined the West Nova Scotia Regiment in 1988, transferred to the regular force in 1995 and spent his career as an infantryman. He was deployed to Croatia, Bosnia, Kosovo and three times to Afghanistan. After serving 35 years, he retired as a master warrant officer in 2024.Article contentArticle contentArticle content The Royal Canadian Legion’s Hants County branch 009’s colour party, with sergeant-at-arms Charlie Lahey at the front, led the Remembrance Day parade to Victoria Park Nov. 11. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle contentArticle content King’s-Edgehill School’s 254 Highland Cadet Corps commanding officer Cpt. James Skafte salutes during Windsor’s Remembrance Day ceremony. Carole Morris-Underhill Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content West Hants RCMP district commander Staff Sgt. Ed Nugent salutes after laying a wreath at Windsor’s cenotaph. Pictured with him is sergeant-at-arms Charlie Lahey. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content Youth were eager to pay their respects to the men and women who fought, and continue to fight, for Canada’s freedom during Windsor’s Remembrance Day service. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content Sgt. Lily Spencer, with the 106 Windsor Regional Air Cadets, was one of four youth selected to serve as vigil guards at the Victoria Park cenotaph during Windsor’s 2025 Remembrance Day ceremony. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content Members of the Canadian Armed Forces, as well as the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Corps HMCS William Hall, 106 Windsor Regional Air Cadet Squadron, and King’s-Edgehill School’s 254 Highland Cadet Corps, paid their respects during Windsor’s Remembrance Day service. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle contentArticle content King’s-Edgehill School’s 254 Highland Cadet Corps provided a sea of colour as they paraded to Victoria Park in Windsor for the Remembrance Day service Nov. 11. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content Royal Canadian Legion Hants County 009 branch president Darrell Leighton, right, provided the act of remembrance following the Rouse. Also pictured is Conrad Gilbert. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content During Windsor’s Remembrance Day service, an opportunity was provided for those wishing to place wreaths in memory of veterans. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content Accompanied by Royal Canadian Legion Hants County 009 branch president Darrell Leighton, right, and sergeant-at-arms Charlie Lahey, Linda Hamilton laid the wreath on behalf of the Silver Cross Mother during Windsor’s Remembrance Day service. Her son, Richard, joined the West Nova Scotia Regiment in 1988, transferred to the regular force in 1995 and spent his career as an infantryman. He was deployed to Croatia, Bosnia, Kosovo and three times to Afghanistan. He retired as a master warrant officer in 2024. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content Lisa Bland and her daughter, Siobhan, were among the many people laid a wreath during Windsor’s Remembrance Day service.. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content A West Nova Scotia Regiment family makes its way to Windsor’s cenotaph to lay poppies during a Remembrance Day service Nov. 11. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content King’s-Edgehill School’s choir performed Highway of Heroes Nov. 11 during Windsor’s Remembrance Day service. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle contentArticle content As King’s-Edgehill School’s choir performed Highway of Heroes, Royal Canadian Legion members, veterans, serving military, RCMP officers, Windsor Fire Department members on parade as well as members of veterans associations were invited to lay a poppy on the cenotaph in Victoria Park in Windsor Nov. 11. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content People gathered at Victoria Park for Windsor’s Remembrance Day service clapped as the event concluded, and the parade of veterans, military members, firefighters and cadet groups marched out. Pictured is Deputy Chief Chris Sullivan, the Windsor Fire Department’s colour party parade marshal. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle contentArticle content King’s-Edgehill School warrant officer Skye Hussey, accompanied by Kevin Simonar on guitar, performed Hard Times Come Again No More during Windsor’s Remembrance Day service. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle contentArticle content Windsor Royal Canadian Legion branch 009 chaplain Rev. Terry Coldwell, right, provided the prayer at the 2025 Remembrance Day service at Victoria Park. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle contentArticle content
IN PHOTOS: Windsor honours veterans, those still serving at Remembrance Day service
