To you from failing hands we throw the torch

Posted on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024

After the mournful sounds of a singular trumpet and a haunting bagpipe melody, a two-minute moment of silence was held as Algonquinmilitary personnel in formation during Remembrance Day ceremony at Ottawa campus College marked Remembrance Day on Nov. 11 at the Ottawa Campus.

Before the event began, a slide show was shared that included photos of friends, families and loved ones connected to the Algonquin College community.

Algonquin Students’ Association President Maria Silveira served as host as military guests arrived and remained in formation during the ceremony.

Four wreaths were laid on behalf of Algonquin College’s employees, alumni association, student body and Indigenous community.

Activities were also held today at the Perth and Pembroke campuses. A recording of the Pembroke ceremony is available for viewing.

Claude Brule recites In Flanders Field

President and CEO Claude Brulé read the poem In Flanders Fields written by Canadian physician Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae.

trumpet and bagpiper at the ready as soldier salutes

wreaths laid out in Perth Ontario outside Memorial Hospital

A wreath on behalf of the Algonquin College Perth Campus was laid at the public Remembrance Day Service at the Cenotaph in front of the Great War Memorial Hospital in Perth.

 

 


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