by Chelsea Kirkpatrick ~ West Shore Voice News
Sunday, November 11 ~ SOOKE. Premier John Horgan (MLA for Langford-Juan de Fuca), Juan de Fuca Director Mike Hicks and Sooke Mayor Maja Tait were VIPs in the Remembrance Day entrance procession at the Sooke Legion’s ceremony today, November 11.
The Canadian flag was at half-mast at the Sooke Cenotaph where many wreaths were laid.
The new District of Sooke councillors Jeff Bateman, Al Beddows, Ebony Logins, Megan McMath, Brenda Parkinson, and Tony St-Pierre — just elected October 20 –attended the public event, one of their first group appearances since being sworn in November 5.
Premier Horgan’s statement on Remembrance Day was issued this morning:
“On Remembrance Day, British Columbians honour the courage and sacrifice of veterans, armed forces members and merchant marines who have served our country.
We also recognize the families who have lost sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, and cared for those who have returned with injuries, both visible and invisible.
As we gather at cenotaphs in communities around the province and pay respect to generations of Canadians who bravely risked their lives to protect ours, we are reminded of the horrors of war.
In those moments of silence, we resolve to stand together against hate and violence, and work to build a more peaceful world.
Lest we forget.”