Remembrance Day at the War Memorial in Ottawa

On a cloudy day, with the thermometer reading -3 °C and a sharp wind blowing, a large crowd gathered at the War Memorial in Ottawa to commemorate the end of the First World War on November 11, 1918. 11:11.

Every year in Ottawa, the day is marked with a military presence, parades, and the participation of both veterans and active soldiers. In the capital, the event is attended by government representatives and televised across Canada. Similar commemorations are held in smaller and larger cities across Canada.

This tradition is a truly moving way to listen to former soldiers, historians and to thank all those who have fought and defended freedom. It often becomes a family day, when generations come together to remember and honour the past.

I am a veteran myself, but my son Alexander continues to serve in the Canadian Military Police. In our family, the uniform has been worn for several generations. This year, Mārtiņš Sausiņš, a delegate of the LNAC, and Captain Miks Miezītis, a staff officer of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia, also met at the memorial and laid wreaths in memory of the fallen soldiers both in Latvia and Canada.

Mārtiņš Sausiņš