With silence and salutes, Canadians mark Remembrance Day across the country

This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.Left to right: National Silver Cross Mother Reine Samson Dawe, Governor-General Julie Payette, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau and Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Lawrence MacAulay participate in the National Remembrance Day Ceremony, in Ottawa, on Nov. 11, 2019.

A crowd of thousands lined the wind-swept streets around the National War Memorial in Ottawa for the national ceremony. They arrived early, standing and watching a parade of veterans arrayed before the monument unveiled 80 years ago by King George VI.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Gov.-Gen. Julie Payette were among those laying wreaths in memory of those who died serving Canada.“Many were wounded in their body and in their soul. Too many paid the ultimate price.

“Today, we pay tribute to our veterans, to those who have been injured in the line of duty, and to all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice,” he said. “They stood for liberty, and sacrificed their future for the future of others. Their selflessness and courage continue to inspire Canadians who serve today.”Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press

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