Remembrance Day: Honouring Service, Sacrifice and Those Who Serve
Team Olivieri
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Every November 11, Canadians pause to remember those who gave their lives in service to our country and to honour the generations who have served—and continue to serve—in times of war, conflict and peace.
Remembrance Day is an opportunity to reflect on the people behind the uniforms: their courage, their sacrifices, and the families and communities whose lives have been shaped by their service.
Today, remembrance reaches across generations. We remember the fallen, recognize Veterans and current Canadian Armed Forces members, and acknowledge the lasting impact military service can have on individuals and their loved ones.
We remember because every life lost was someone’s family member, friend or neighbour. Because returning home did not mean every hardship ended. And because the experiences of those who served deserve to be heard and carried forward.
The poppy we wear is a symbol of that remembrance: a small but meaningful expression of respect, gratitude and a commitment to remember.
Across Brantford, Brant County, Paris and communities throughout Canada, we can honour their legacy by attending a ceremony, wearing a poppy, learning a Veteran’s story or pausing quietly at 11 a.m.
Our responsibility to remember extends beyond a single day. Listening, learning and supporting those who have served are ways to turn gratitude into action throughout the year.
This Remembrance Day, we honour those who never came home, those whose lives were forever changed, and those who continue to serve.
We will remember them.
Lest we forget.
Remembrance Day is an opportunity to reflect on the people behind the uniforms: their courage, their sacrifices, and the families and communities whose lives have been shaped by their service.
Why November 11?
The date marks the anniversary of the armistice that brought the fighting of the First World War to a halt on November 11, 1918. At 11 a.m.—the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month—Canadians observe two minutes of silence to honour those who died in service.Today, remembrance reaches across generations. We remember the fallen, recognize Veterans and current Canadian Armed Forces members, and acknowledge the lasting impact military service can have on individuals and their loved ones.
Why We Remember
We remember because every life lost was someone’s family member, friend or neighbour. Because returning home did not mean every hardship ended. And because the experiences of those who served deserve to be heard and carried forward.The poppy we wear is a symbol of that remembrance: a small but meaningful expression of respect, gratitude and a commitment to remember.
Carrying Remembrance Forward
Across Brantford, Brant County, Paris and communities throughout Canada, we can honour their legacy by attending a ceremony, wearing a poppy, learning a Veteran’s story or pausing quietly at 11 a.m.Our responsibility to remember extends beyond a single day. Listening, learning and supporting those who have served are ways to turn gratitude into action throughout the year.
This Remembrance Day, we honour those who never came home, those whose lives were forever changed, and those who continue to serve.
We will remember them.
Lest we forget.
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