A colour party from Branch 173 of the Royal Canadian Legion stands at attention at the side of the gymnasium at Osoyoos Elementary School in Monday’s Remembrance ceremony. Children recited Remembrance poems, played music and watched a film. They also heard a talk by Second Lieutenant Mark Jennings-Bates of the Canadian Forces. (Richard McGuire photo)

A colour party from Branch 173 of the Royal Canadian Legion stands at attention at the side of the gymnasium at Osoyoos Elementary School in Monday’s Remembrance ceremony. Children recited Remembrance poems, played music and watched a film. They also heard a talk by Second Lieutenant Mark Jennings-Bates of the Canadian Forces. (Richard McGuire photo)

Students played recorder during the Remembrance service at Osoyoos Elementary School on Monday. In front from left are Paige Hanson, Charlie Burton, Meadow Stamberg and Alesia Dortman. (Richard McGuire photo)

Students played recorder during the Remembrance service at Osoyoos Elementary School on Monday. In front from left are Paige Hanson, Charlie Burton, Meadow Stamberg and Alesia Dortman. (Richard McGuire photo)

Jacob Campol (left) and Sukhman Kailay walk up to lay wreaths during the Remembrance service at Osoyoos Elementary School. (Richard McGuire photo)

Jacob Campol (left) and Sukhman Kailay walk up to lay wreaths during the Remembrance service at Osoyoos Elementary School. (Richard McGuire photo)

Justine Wright (left) and Emilia Dyck walk up to lay wreaths during the Remembrance service at Osoyoos Elementary School. (Richard McGuire photo)

Justine Wright (left) and Emilia Dyck walk up to lay wreaths during the Remembrance service at Osoyoos Elementary School. (Richard McGuire photo)

Second Lieutenant Mark Jennings-Bates, based in Kelowna, came to Osoyoos Elementary School to speak with the students during their Remembrance service held on Monday. Jennings-Bates spoke about the importance of Remembrance Day. (Richard McGuire photo)

Second Lieutenant Mark Jennings-Bates, based in Kelowna, came to Osoyoos Elementary School to speak with the students during their Remembrance service held on Monday. Jennings-Bates spoke about the importance of Remembrance Day. (Richard McGuire photo)