Heroic Lass
Heroic Lass

I don't know what she did to earn those medals but her chest puts a lot of lads to shame ... uh ... let me re-phrase that ... keeping abreast of her r (...)

Great Lads
Great Lads

These lads are poseurs. They couldn't stop laughing and joking around. I threatened to take shots of their shoes instead so they maintained their comp (...)

Jack & Sophie
Jack & Sophie

The honorable Jack McLean and his grand-daughter, Sophie. We got along like a house on fire. He was especially proud of Sophie, who decided on her ow (...)

Jack's Wreath
Jack's Wreath

I took this image at Jack's request. His wreath bears the names of his two best friends who gave their lives in the service to their country. They are (...)

Memories
Memories

The sun was playing havoc with my photography - flaring the lens, washing out highlights, diddling the light meter. Ah well, I kept shooting hoping fo (...)

Provincial Flags
Provincial Flags

The official ceremonies began with the arrival of the provincial flags. It was eerie to just hear the orders being shouted, the shuffling of the crowd (...)

Legion Piper
Legion Piper

It was time for the Piper to play. The bagpipe cut through the ambient noise and echoed off the buildings .. the skirling rising to a hair-raising cre (...)

Remembrance Ceremony
Remembrance Ceremony

I've included this shot to show the overall venue of the ceremonies from my vantage point. I was impressed by the crowds present, as well, the largest (...)

Prime Minister & Governor General
Prime Minister & Governor General

At last, the moment came - along with the Governor General and the Prime Minister of Canada.

Eleventh Hour
Eleventh Hour

We are gathered here at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to remember those who have fallen in service to their country.

Fly By
Fly By

After the moment of silence the crowd turned west as two F-18s shot overhead with a thunderous roar. It still amazes me that I was able to get this sh (...)

Governor General's Wreath
Governor General's Wreath

32. GG's Wreath - The Governor General, Michelle Jean, laying the wreath. It annoyed me that her husband never doffed his hat during the ceremony, pr (...)

Prime Minister's Wreath
Prime Minister's Wreath

The Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, laying the wreath and showing proper respect, with attentive veterans looking on.

Parliament Hill Crowds
Parliament Hill Crowds

A panorama of Parliament Hill and the respectful crowd in attendance. The 21 gun salute originated behind them and their belchings were something to s (...)

Job Well Done
Job Well Done

Jack McLean & Sophie returning from laying their wreath. Soon the Cenotaph was awash with veterans laying personal wreath in memory of fallen comrades (...)

Minute Of Silence
Minute Of Silence

A glimpse of solemn faces during the minute of silence.

Governor General & Veteran
Governor General & Veteran

Governor General Michelle Jean greeting one of the older vets, with foppish husband in tow.

Prime Minister & Veteran
Prime Minister & Veteran

Prime Minister Stephen Harper greeting another veteran.

Native Veteran
Native Veteran

I was surprised at the large number of native Canadians who were present at the ceremonies and which reflected their significant contribution our coun (...)

Determined Still
Determined Still

Following the ceremony I waded in and captured faces in the milling crowd. This lad epitomizes for me the quiet determination of the Canadian soldier (...)

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