MONTREAL — Bruno Plourde says he was participating in Tuesday's Remembrance Day ceremony under heavy snowfall in Montreal to remember a fallen comrade.

Plourde is a former lieutenant-colonel who served in Afghanistan.

He says it’s vital to remember those who paid the ultimate price to protect their country.

He was among a number of veterans and active armed forces members who attended the ceremony at Montreal's Place du Canada

The ceremony began just after 10:30 a.m., with wreaths laid one by one in recognition of those that lost their lives in service.

It also included a 21-gun salute, and a flyover by the 438 Tactical Helicopter Squadron.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 11, 2025.

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