In a moment of solemn unity, hundreds of residents in Lethbridge sang the national anthem at the Cenotaph during one of two Remembrance Day ceremonies.

“It is really important to take time out of our busy schedules and come and remember those that have sacrificed for the great country we live in today,” said Maj. Mitch Montminy, commander of the 20th Independent Field Battery.

Showing up to a ceremony may seem like a small gesture, but the impact on families who lost children in combat is huge.

“It’s very meaningful to recognize that the community also recognizes that there has been a sacrifice,” said Linda Learn, a mother who lost a son in Afghanistan.

She says the act of remembrance has become a cornerstone of the life of her family.

“It’s an absolutely essential part of our life,

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