NEWS RELEASE
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 576
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Spanish Royal Canadian Legion Branch 576 honoured our veterans today with a ceremony at the Spanish cenotaph.
Many people from the community were present to watch Legion members, special guests and the students from Ecole St-Anne lay wreaths and poppies at the cenotaph to show respect for those who have served our country.
When the Remembrance Day ceremony was concluded, Spanish Legion President France Smith lead a parade back to Branch 576 along with an OPP escort, Constable Lasaravic.
Students, teachers, Legion members and many community members marched back to Branch 576 to continue the Remembrance Day events.
Lunch was served to everyone by Legion volunteers after recognizing the local businesses and people who supported the 2022 Poppy campaign.
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