Hundreds gathered at the Prince Albert Armoury to honour the sacrifices made by Canada’s Armed Forces members. The event is held at the armoury annually. This year’s parade commander was Capt. John Langan with the North Saskatchewan Regiment. He said he was always told that the day is about soldiers who came before them and lost their lives in service and he makes sure to keep that in mind. “I always try to remember the ones who paved the way before us, where we’re currently serving and now,” said Langan. “Even when it comes to the Afghanistan War, even comes to our troops in Latvia right now, this means a lot, so it was my honour to be parade commander this year.” He said remembering those service members who have passed, including Pte. Shaun Farrell, the Prince Albert man killed in the Wainwright fire, made this Remembrance Day feel heavier. Langan said that he is keeping those currently serving overseas at the forefront of his mind as well. “It just really hits home in my heart, because I know that feeling of being away from your family.” Langan said it was hard on both him and his family when he was deployed overseas to help Ukraine. His family has been a big support and he said that military families are important to the armed forces “because beside every strong soldier, you also have a strong support system back home.”
