Despite the cold weather the Remembrance Day service was very well attended

By Gazette Staff

November 11^th, 2025

BURLINGTON, ON

Despite the cold, the citizens of Burlington stood on the sidewalks and in Veteran Square to take part in Remembrance Day ceremonies.

Some of the WWII ordinance made its way down Brant Street during the parade.

Tanks and jeeps were at the head of the parade that rolled down Brant Street, followed by the Teen Tour Band.

The Teen Tour Band never disappoints. The Drum Major, I think that is the title, was exceptional.

The occasion had Bob Ankrett, Legion Liaison officer to the city at the podium most of the hour and a half ceremony.

The chill in the air was enough to keep the sign language facilitator rubbing her hands to keep them warm.

The five women who made up the choir kept their mitts on as well.

These boys and girls were cold. They had to stand still for long periods of time.

The laying of the wreaths took up much opf the time. Ankrett explained that many of the more than 45 wreaths were from ordinary people who wanted to remember.  Several parents had six and seven year old setting up the wreath.

Most of the political parties laid a wreath, as did every official in Veteran Square.

There was a wreath laid by the people who had worked with Ann Marsden – her passing had been announced earlier in the day.

This is not a skimpy crowd.

Perhaps the most beautiful part of the event was seeing Gordon Schottlander , more than 100 years old,  standing with others at the parade reviewing stand.  You can see him on the left side of the photograph below.

Most of the people watching the parade would not have known the role he played in the D Day landings.