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Niagara Falls mayor reveals monuments ahead of Remembrance Day ceremony
Remembrance day celebrations in Niagara included the unveiling of two monuments to honour the brave men and women who served in operations between 2001 and 2014 in Afghanistan.
Niagara Falls Mayor, Jim Diodati, was in attendance and unveiled two new monuments.
“With the unveiling of these monuments we honour the brave men and women who served in operations between 2001 and 2014,” Diodati said. “Bringing hope, stability and security to the people of Afghanistan.”
One of the toughest battles fought in the war of 1812 happened in Niagara Falls.
The battle lasted six hours and brought an end to the American offensive in Upper Canada at the time.
Today. locals gathered to remember those who survived and the lives lost in that war and the others that were to come.
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Private Jarred Braybrook also says it gives a chance to educate the younger generation to honour our veterans and most importantly, remember their sacrifices.
“Remembrance Day is really important for me because it shows the other generations what sacrifices others have done before us,” Braybrook said.
Air Cadet, Faith Richardson said she became a cadet to honour her great grandfather who was a pilot in WWII
“Really each individual Cadet has some sort of reason they are in Air Cadets and a lot of times it could mean they have a family member who served,” she said.
There have always been many ways for citizens to contribute to war efforts. Including providing relief for soldiers on the frontlines ..Food and rest being the top two.
Martin Markal with Knights of Columbus recalls the Catholic Army huts in the First World War.
“We provided everything for free like writing tablets, paper, snacks, and relaxation for any soldier – there are Catholic Army huts right now on the Ukraine border,” Markal said.
