Remembrance Day

On the same day in October as my photos from the last three days, I stopped at the National War Memorial for autumn photos. This occupies the heart of Confederation Square, and is surrounded by landmarks like Parliament Hill, the Chateau Laurier, the Government Conference Center, the National Arts Centre, and the Chambers. Today, a national service is held for Remembrance Day, and I will be there. I am also marking the occasion today over at my writer's blog.

The Memorial, first dedicated to the fallen of the Great War, has since been rededicated to include those of the Second World War, Korean War, South African War, and Afghan War, as well as all those who have died in military service to the country. I moved along the perimeter, with fall colours in the trees to be found.

From April to today, during the day, members of the military services stand at post as guards, relieved each hour in a ceremony with great meaning and tradition. It is a tradition that has been going on for over a decade, and a good one to have.