Veterans recognized after fighting for freedom

On Friday, Ecole Vickers Public School welcomed 300 students, as well as parents and officials to their first Remembrance Day assembly.

Attendees were reminded about all the privileges we possess in Canada, thanks to the men and women who fought and continue to fight for our freedom.

Speakers not only expressed appreciation for the sacrifice of veterans of war, they also honoured police for all of their positive work in our country.  

A few Grade 5 students read In Flanders Fields and wreaths were laid.

The youth were not only there to show their respect, they also learned a bit about the war.

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One slideshow during the ceremony showed an important part of Saskatchewan’s war strategy.

It showed the army using the Native Indian Tongue for secure communications. Several soldiers were known as code talkers. This allowed the military forces to communicate quickly and without being understood by the enemy.

Veteran Dave Monette said he trained in Canada as part of the North Saskatchewan Regiment for 10 years, during the 70s.

Monette said it was an extra special day playing the bag pipes in the school where he used to teach music.

Perry Acorn conducted the choir and the band throughout the assembly. They were accompanied by Marilyn Lohrenz on the piano.

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