VIDEO & GALLERY: Campbell River remembers – Remembrance Day 2017

Campbell Riverites pay their respects to those who served their country in war during today’s Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph in downtown Campbell River. Photo: Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Campbell Riverites turned out in great numbers today to honour those who served their country in war.

The Annual Remembrance Day service was held at the downtown Cenotaph with the traditional parade, laying of wreaths, speeches and hymns.

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