Moncton cadets gather to honour fallen military veterans
According to the president of the Elmwood Cemetery, Ian Gunn, the day was designed for its value from a historical standpoint, pride in being Canadian and respect for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.Run, stretch or dance: Exercise could improve COVID vaccine effectiveness, new study shows
Many of the cadets were between nine and 12 years old, and it was largely their first time in public with their uniform, primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Saturday’s ceremony also marked their first time putting off the event.One by one, the cadets went from headstone to headstone brushing off leaves and dirt off many of the flat-facing stones, then placed nearly 300 Canadian flags across the grounds throughout the afternoon.Lt.
The group said they hope to do it again next year with a partnership with local veterans to honour those who’ve fallen.