Many children took part in laying wreaths during Remembrance Day ceremonies in downtown Oliver this morning. (Photos by Lyonel Doherty)
Hundreds of residents came out to honour the fallen during Remembrance Day ceremonies this morning in downtown Oliver.
Following an indoor ceremony in the Oliver Community Centre, Royal Canadian Legion members and veterans led the march to the cenotaph, joined by the RCMP, BC Corrections and numerous community groups.
Families and friends embraced each other during the trumpeter’s call and subsequent two minutes of silence, followed by a wreath laying ceremony, where local Air Cadets Flight Cpl. Siobhan Detkavich and Cpl. Nathan Christian stood guard.
Following the ceremony, groups gathered at the legion hall for refreshments and camaraderie.
Daana Hupp (left), James Cook and Cadence Cook take part in the ceremony.
Correctional officers join the march to the cenotaph.
Veteran Lutz Stelzner, who is visually impaired, prepares to march with his grandchildren Havanna and Ashwin Stelzner.
Local cadet Ryan Encina places one of many wreaths at the cenotaph.
