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This Sunday, November 5, in conjunction with Remembrance Day, the Town of Hudson hosted the traditional Remembrance Parade, which ended at Vimy Place, located at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre. 

At 12:45 p.m., the procession of veterans, cadets and members of the Canadian Armed Forces, escorted by two Sûreté du Québec officers, began its march to Vimy Place, a fifteen-minute walk away. 

The parade also included a number of elected officials from Vaudreuil-Soulanges, including Peter Schiefke, MP for Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Marie-Claude Nichols, MNA for Vaudreuil, and mayors including : Marie-Claude Frigault of Rigaud, Geneviève Lachance of Saint-Lazare, Chloé Hutchinson of Hudson and mayors Bernard Daoust of Les Cèdres and Peter Zytynsky of Pointe-des-Cascades (Photo on the front page). 

Soulanges MNA Marilyne Picard, Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon and Coteau-du-Lac Mayor Andrée Brosseau were invited to the ceremony, but were unable to attend. 

"This year more than ever, because of what's happening in the world, it's essential to remember those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom, and those who are currently serving all Canadians. It's important to remember," Peter Schiefke told Neomedia after the ceremony. 

Marie-Claude Nichols echoed his sentiments. "Every year, I make a point of attending this ceremony, which is the only one held in the region on Remembrance Day. It's important for families of loved ones. I think we tend to forget our collective history. Now, more than ever, it's important to remember, given the current global context." 

After reaching its final destination, the procession paid tribute to the fallen in a ceremony featuring prayers and patriotic songs such as O'Canada and God Save the King. 

Several dignitaries laid wreaths at the foot of the Place Vimy monument, watched by some 50 citizens gathered for the occasion. 

Neomedia captured highlights of the ceremony