Flags of Remembrance fly once again in Sylvan Lake & across Canada

The community came out to Sylvan Lake’s waterfront Saturday morning where 128 Canadian flags, and a smattering of others, now fly in remembrance of the nation’s estimated 128,000 military and police killed and MIA over the course of a century.

The project put on by Veterans Voices of Canada has happened for many years now, based in Sylvan Lake, but also takes place in other communities such as Lacombe, AB, Dunnville, ON and Philipsburg, QC.

“This means so much to have this emotional and amazing tribute back,” says Al Cameron, founder of Veterans Voices of Canada.

“Remembrance to me means what we’re doing here today; coming out to gather, remember and honour those who served. Personally, I’ve got grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins in my family who’ve served, and several of whom gave their lives for what we’re doing here today.”