On Nov. 11, the Carlyle Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion held a Remembrance Day service in the Carlyle Elementary School gymnasium.
Veterans and Legion members were present along with members of the RCMP and a number of people wanting to honour those who have fought in the Canadian Forces as well as those who continue to fight.
Rev. Sung Shim with the Carlyle United Church added to the service with his message. He spoke on the Korean War, as he is a Korean Canadian. His first memory of Canada is one of fondness and knowing that Canada is a good country.
Being a man of God he presented a question, "which is more powerful, life or peace?" Many have given their lives in order to bring peace to people around the world. To honour those who have made this sacrifice as well as those who have fought for their home and for the homes of others.
"In our remembrance they are still alive," Rev. Shim explained.
Also present was Ed Komarnicki, MP Souris-Moose Mountain, who spoke.
"Canada is a good country because we make it so," Komarnicki said, "Ordinary men and women have done extraordinary things they have had to give the ultimate sacrifice."
Komarnicki also delivered a message from Prime Minister Steven Harper regarding the bravery of men and women in the Canadian Forces.
A moving moment was when Rob Cobb took to the stage. He is recently retired from the Canadian Forces. It had been his dream as a youth to join, remembering the first day off the bus with an officer yelling that he was home.
"War changes soldiers, families, and countries," Cobb stated.
Cobb explained that he has been involved with both combat tours and peace keeping duties. His duties were difficult for both himself and his family.
"A day to remember veterans, but a day to remember their families too," Cobb explained.
Cobb was an extremely moving speaker. Eyes glistened with tears in the crowd as he spoke and was roused to their feet in a standing ovation, a thank you for not only speaking, but for serving the country and fighting on behalf of us all.
Wreaths were laid by veterans, RCMP members, Mayor Don Shirley, and Komarnicki with the assistance of the Moose Mountain Air Cadets.
Following the service a group continued to the Cenotaph for a short service and to lay wreaths at its foot. Three wreaths were laid at the Cenotaph for the First World War, Second World War, and one for UN/NATO members.
