Remembrance Day is a day to honour those who have served our country and on Friday, social media did just that.
Several Remembrance Day hashtags were trending in Canada, including #Rememberthem, #lestweforget, #Remembrance Day, #VeteransDay, #JourDuSovernir, #WeRemember and #remember, as Canadian citizens, organizations, sports teams, athletes and politicians on social media paid their respects to veterans.
Today, we remember the Canadians who have served our country and fought for freedom around the world:
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau)
Today we remember the many sacrifices of the brave men and women who have served our country.
— Blue Jays (@BlueJays)
Lest we forget the courage & sacrifices our veterans have made to keep us strong, proud & free.
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets)
Don't forget to take time to remember those who sacrificed and fought for Canada.
— Penny Oleksiak (@OleksiakPenny)
Thank you to for everything you do.
— CFL (@CFL)
Today, we join the tens of thousands of Canadians as they gather to honour the fallen
— Veterans Affairs CA (@VeteransENG_CA)
Today we remember all Veterans, CAF members, RCMP & those that made the ultimate sacrifice
— RCMP (@rcmpgrcpolice)
Today and every day, we . Join us in honouring past and current members.
— Canadian Forces (@CanadianForces)
Today, we honour the men and women who have served and continue to serve this country.
— Toronto FC (@torontofc)
Lest we forget.
— Gagan Sikand (@gagansikand)
Lest we forget those who have fallen for our freedom here in this beautiful country God bless you!
— Michelle B (@michi_b2089)
Proud and honoured to represent at Remembrance Day in Carp
— Chris Burke (@District6Chief)
Such a moving Assembly at today. So proud to be Canadian.
— Shannon Haines (@shanhaines)
Honoured Member Robert Powell was killed in action leading his troops across no man's land at Vimy Ridge in 1917. Today, we .
— BC Sports HallofFame (@BCSportsHall)
"My favourite part was the parade and watching all the people go by," said 8-y/o Nolan Antonello (centre).
— Dario Balca (@DarioBalca)
Perhaps we can do better than just and learn from them by not starting any more wars
— Mummleoddle (@AstridClark)
huge respect for all veterans. Grateful for what they did for us
— Raj Dahari (@dahariraj2)
It was wonderful to attend the Remembrance Day Ceremony in downtown today - Lest we forget.
— Chelsey R. (@chelcity)
I'm so fortunate to call home. It's because of the bravery & sacrifice of so many. Thank you.
— Passports & Pigtails (@MomsWanderlust)
Remembering my granddads and great granddads today. Thank you to all who have served.
— C Bailie (@AcBailie)
Remembrance Day Parade..
— Jaye K (@heyitsjaye)
Great crowd stopping to be silent ...
Thank a
Remembering all the brave men and women who have serve and sacrificed for our freedom. Thank you.
— Jayme Rae (@thepacinglife)
Student creates some artwork on her own time for
— Mark Labuda (@MrMLabuda)