Wednesday's Remembrance Day service, attended by hundreds at Windsor's Cenotaph, honoured veterans who served in past wars and peacekeeping efforts.
A special moment of silence was held to honour those killed and critically injured in a training exercise at CFB Wainwright in Alberta last month. Daniel Thrasher of Tecumseh was among those injured and was remembered in many remarks made on Wednesday.
"Those sacrifices have been felt especially close to home. Daniel Thrasher lives in my neighbourhood in Tecumseh, I certainly know his family well, and I just can't imagine what they're going through. Daniel stepped forward to serve his country and his dedication of service has made our entire community proud," said Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie.
Silver cross Mother Teresa Charbonneau had this message of unity to share with those gathered.
"We are Canada, we are proud to be Canada and our veterans gave us the right to say that, and we need to honour them by saying it loud and clear," said Charbonneau.
Wreaths were laid at the Cenotaph by many dignitaries, including local Members of Parliament, Provincial Members of Parliament, and Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens.
Remembrance Day services were held throughout Essex County at local Cenotaphs, Legions, schools and churches.
