Remembrance Day may look a little different this year but the day is still being honoured locally.

Most events are being held but they are limited to invite only. Today, The Royal Canadian Legion Brome Branch 23 is hosting a service for twenty-five guests which includes the mayor, MP Lyne Bessette (Brome-Missisquoi), and the local pastor, to name a few. There will be a member of the harmony band present to play The Last Post while the invited individuals lay wreaths. The wreaths are symbols of donations from different companies and supporters. Bessette will place a wreath on behalf of the Canadian government. The Legion made adjustments to the ceremony based on public health guidelines.

“We are just fortunate to be in an orange zone which allows us to still have a small gathering,” said Sgt. Margaret Pille of Brome Branch 23.

The Legion's Poppy Campaign is still active this year.

“You can place a donation in the marked box and take a poppy, however, the largest difference is that the veteran is unable to pin it on your clothes. You will have to put it on yourself,” explained Pille.

The Poppy Campaign is an important fundraiser for the veterans, as well as a way to honour their military contributions. Members of the community are strongly encouraged to wear a poppy.

“The poppy campaign has been overwhelmingly successful this year and that makes us extremely proud,” said Sgt. Barry Bellware, president of Brome Branch 23.

Unfortunately, The Lions Club Remembrance Day breakfast at Knowlton Academy has been cancelled. The invite-only ceremony conducted by the local legion will be hosted at the cenotaph in front of Knowlton Academy.

“If you are unable to attend a physical ceremony, you can simply watch the national one on CBC in Ottawa, or we ask that you just stand at your front door for two minutes. If every Canadian could do this, then the respect is shown,” said Bellware.