by Mary P Brooke ~ West Shore Voice News
Sunday, November 11 ~ LANGFORD.
A crowd of about 1,000 people including the public, VIPs, parade participants and choir filled Veterans Memorial Park today for the 2018 Westshore Remembrance Day Ceremony.
The forecast for no rain held true, and there was barely a breeze but it was cool. The Canadian flag was at half-mast alongside the Langford Cenotaph where over 62 wreaths were laid.
For the west shore municipalities the City of Langford was represented by Councillor Denise Blackwell, the City of Colwood was represented was represented by Mayor Rob Martin, The District of Metchosin was represented by Councillor Kyra Kahakauwila, the District of Highlands was represented by Mayor Ken Williams, and the Town of View Royal represented by Councillor Ron Mattson.
Two old army aircraft flew over the proceedings twice around the 11 am moments of silence, breaking the silence with a reminder of how war interrupts peace.
Refreshments were served afterward for families at the nearby Masonic Hall and lunch was served at the Langford Legion for the full community.