Edmontonians stop to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country

Edmontonians gathered across the city Sunday, to take time to honour those who have fought, and continue to fight, for our country.

Hundreds of people gathered for a Remembrance Day ceremony at the University of Alberta's Butterdome to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Lieutenant Governor Donald S. Ethell, Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk, MP Laurie Hawn, City Councillor Dave Loken, as well as representatives from Veterans Affairs Canada, the Royal Canadian Legion, Canadian Forces and Memorial/Silver Cross Mothers were among the group who gathered to honour the service and sacrifices of Canada's men and women in uniform.

"It's been said that memory is the treasure and guardian of all things. In that sense, everyone here today and all Canadians are guardians of something truly important to our nation," said the Honourable Donald S. Ethell adding, "We are guardians of the memory of our fallen heroes who paid the ultimate price defending the spirit of tolerance, peace and freedom that define who we are as Canadians."

Elderly veterans stood alongside young service members as hundreds marked Remembrance Day. The Honourable Donald S. Ethell says it is important to ensure the legacy that is left to Canadians by our fallen heroes is never forgotten.

"It's critical that we never allow time to fade our dedication to remembrance."

The Lieutenant Governor then sent wishes of peace, oh behalf of his wife and himself, to those who were mourning the loss of fallen loved ones.

After the service, wreaths were transported and laid at the City Hall Memorial by members of the Edmonton Garrison.

Many people gathered to remember and pay their respect at a ceremony at the Alberta Aviation Museum.

As a member of the Canadian Military from 1952 to 1981, Hank Roth believes it is important to always remember.

"I was (in the) Air Force, and then my latter years I served at all three, served with the Air Force, Army and I served in the Navy."

For him, the meaning of Remembrance Day will always stay the same however, he is worried that the day may be losing meaning for some of the younger generation.

"My biggest concern, what I heard the other day, was that school kids are allowed to opt out, they don't take part, and I think that's wrong, we've got to teach more."

The day marked several milestones in Canada's military history. It has been a decade since Canada's first soldiers fell in Afghanistan. It is the 70th anniversary of the Dieppe raid during the Second World War, and it has been 95 years since Canadians fought at Vimy Ridge in the First World War. Over 116,000 Canadians have sacrificed their lives over the past 100 years, protecting their country.

Other Remembrance Day ceremonies were held in and around Edmonton. Many people took to social media to share their thoughts, stories and pictures, which we've compiled below:

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