Lest We Forget

FROM 2014: Locally, there were 10 souls who were killed in action, only five of which have their names inscribed on the cenotaph under the title “Our Glorious Dead.”

FROM 2015: In the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, minesweepers cleared the way for the amphibious assault that following, one that remains the largest ever in human history.

This week, the Gazette will be revisiting articles from our archives about St. Albert-area veterans in a dedicated Remembrance Day section on our site. We invite you to join us in remembering these stories.

"As for those 29 per cent of Canadians who didn't wear poppies, and those 72 per cent who didn't plan to attend some form of ceremony, they should remember that Nov. 11 is not a happy holiday; it is a grave and quiet memorialization for our war dead, and solemn tribute for those who survived. Remembering them is the least we should do. If it wasn’t for them, you might not have the freedom to choose not to wear a poppy today."

Canada began recruiting women to serve full time in three military organizations at the start of WWll

“Remembrance Day for me is a day I can show respect and gratitude not only to those who gave up their life for our freedom from tyranny, but also to show my gratitude to those who survived bravely fighting to preserve that freedom."

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole called on Canadians to share their reflections on social media

Many who set out to find one of her poppy-painted rocks have a close relationship with Remembrance Day

Honour 10 locals killed in war