VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – Crowds gathered at Cenotaphs all over the Lower Mainland on this Remembrance Day. Victory Square downtown saw thousands of people pay tribute to those who’ve served our country.

Many people like Jennifer came out to be apart of the ceremony that included the Last Post, twenty-one gun salute and the laying of wreathes.

It was so crowded she couldn’t see what was happening but could feel it in her heart. “I think it’s a very profound experience, particularly being silent in a crowd of thousands of people. That’s a very profound and moving experience and moment,” says an emotional Jennifer.

Amidst the wind and showers, she held on tight to her father who is a World War II veteran. Both of them watched with pride as the new generation of military members marched down the streets of Vancouver.

The wind and drizzle wasn’t enough to keep people away from the annual traditions like the two minutes of silence and military flypast.

Katie brought her two sons whose grandfathers fought in the war because she wanted to teach them a lesson.

“Looking at the impact of a lot of people, even understanding the fact that people are dying today, Canadians that are young men and women, mothers, and daughters, wives who’ve lost their kids,” explains Katie.

Katie’s young son Landon had his grandfather in his thoughts.

“I think it’s really important because plenty of soldiers died for our freedom, so having people remember them would probably really honour their lives,” says Landon.

Andrew has no family connection to the military but every year he remembers and acknowledges the sacrifices made.

“It isn’t just actually people who’ve gave up their lives, it’s also people who are injured, also their family members and friends who are helping them out, live their lives as they return to Canada,” adds Andrew.