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Thousands of Winnipeggers solemnly marked the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War on Sunday, Remembrance Day. 

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Thousands of Winnipeggers solemnly marked the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War on Sunday, Remembrance Day. 

It was an especially poignant day for Silver Cross Mother Anita Cenerini, who is from Winnipeg. She placed a wreath at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. Her son, Thomas Welsh, died May 8, 2004, three months after returning from his mission in Afghanistan. He was the first Canadian soldier to die by suicide after serving in the war in Afghanistan.

CP A poppy is placed on a memorial plaque at a cenotaph during a Remembrance Day service at Vimy Ridge Memorial Park in Winnipeg, Sunday, November 11, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
CP A poppy is placed on a memorial plaque at a cenotaph during a Remembrance Day service at Vimy Ridge Memorial Park in Winnipeg, Sunday, November 11, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
John Woods / The Canadian Press Poppies are placed on wreaths at a cenotaph during a Remembrance Day service at Vimy Ridge Memorial Park in Winnipeg Sunday.
John Woods / The Canadian Press Poppies are placed on wreaths at a cenotaph during a Remembrance Day service at Vimy Ridge Memorial Park in Winnipeg Sunday.
John Woods / The Canadian Press Members of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles stand on guard at a cenotaph during a Remembrance Day service at Vimy Ridge Memorial Park in Winnipeg, Sunday, November 11, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
John Woods / The Canadian Press Members of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles stand on guard at a cenotaph during a Remembrance Day service at Vimy Ridge Memorial Park in Winnipeg, Sunday, November 11, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
John Woods / The Canadian Press Wreaths are laid as members of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles stand on guard at a cenotaph during a Remembrance Day service at Vimy Ridge Memorial Park in Winnipeg, Sunday, November 11, 2018.
John Woods / The Canadian Press Wreaths are laid as members of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles stand on guard at a cenotaph during a Remembrance Day service at Vimy Ridge Memorial Park in Winnipeg, Sunday, November 11, 2018.
John Woods / The Canadian Press Children cover their ears during a honour volley at a Remembrance Day service at Vimy Ridge Memorial Park in Winnipeg, Sunday, November 11, 2018.
John Woods / The Canadian Press Children cover their ears during a honour volley at a Remembrance Day service at Vimy Ridge Memorial Park in Winnipeg, Sunday, November 11, 2018.
John Woods / The Canadian Press Members of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles stand on guard at a cenotaph during a Remembrance Day service at Vimy Ridge Memorial Park in Winnipeg, Sunday, November 11, 2018.
John Woods / The Canadian Press Members of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles stand on guard at a cenotaph during a Remembrance Day service at Vimy Ridge Memorial Park in Winnipeg, Sunday, November 11, 2018.
Sean Kilpatrick / The Canadian Press Silver Cross Mother Anita Cenerini, who is from Winnipeg, places a wreath during Remembrance Day ceremonies at the National War Memorial in Ottawa Sunday. Her son, Thomas Welsh, died May 8, 2004, three months after returning from his mission in Afghanistan. He was the first Canadian soldier to die by suicide after serving in the war in Afghanistan.
Sean Kilpatrick / The Canadian Press Silver Cross Mother Anita Cenerini, who is from Winnipeg, places a wreath during Remembrance Day ceremonies at the National War Memorial in Ottawa Sunday. Her son, Thomas Welsh, died May 8, 2004, three months after returning from his mission in Afghanistan. He was the first Canadian soldier to die by suicide after serving in the war in Afghanistan.
Justin Tang / The Canadian Press Governor General Julie Payette embraces Anita Cenerini, 2018 National Silver Cross Mother, during Remembrance Day ceremonies at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. Cenerini's son, Pte. Thomas Welch, died on May 8, 2004, the first death by suicide of a Canadian soldier returning from the mission in Afghanistan.
Justin Tang / The Canadian Press Governor General Julie Payette embraces Anita Cenerini, 2018 National Silver Cross Mother, during Remembrance Day ceremonies at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. Cenerini's son, Pte. Thomas Welch, died on May 8, 2004, the first death by suicide of a Canadian soldier returning from the mission in Afghanistan.
TREVOR HAGAN / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Remembrance Day service in Winnipeg Sunday.
TREVOR HAGAN / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Remembrance Day service in Winnipeg Sunday.
Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press Mayor Brian Bowman lays a wreath during the Remembrance Day service at the convention centre Sunday.
Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press Mayor Brian Bowman lays a wreath during the Remembrance Day service at the convention centre Sunday.
Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press More than 3,000 people attended the largest Remembrance Day service in Winnipeg Sunday.
Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press More than 3,000 people attended the largest Remembrance Day service in Winnipeg Sunday.
Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press RCMP Assistant Commissioner Scott Kolody places a wreath during Sunday's ceremony.
Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press RCMP Assistant Commissioner Scott Kolody places a wreath during Sunday's ceremony.
Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press Toddler Danika Trenouth walks in front of cadets during the Remembrance Day service at the convention centre, Sunday.
Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press Toddler Danika Trenouth walks in front of cadets during the Remembrance Day service at the convention centre, Sunday.
Mike Sudoma / Winnipeg Free press Various wreaths were placed on the Canadian Peacekeepers memorial at Bruce Park during Sunday's ceremony.
Mike Sudoma / Winnipeg Free press Various wreaths were placed on the Canadian Peacekeepers memorial at Bruce Park during Sunday's ceremony.
Mike Sudoma / Winnipeg Free Press Marcus Krahn and Cole Bealieu of the First Crestview Scout Group show their support during Sunday morning's Remembrance Day service in Bruce Park.
Mike Sudoma / Winnipeg Free Press Marcus Krahn and Cole Bealieu of the First Crestview Scout Group show their support during Sunday morning's Remembrance Day service in Bruce Park.
Mike Sudoma / Winnipeg Free Press The 402 Squadron Pipes and Drums Band lead Sunday morning's Remembrance Day Parade down Portage Avenue. The parade started after the Remembrance day service at Bruce Park and ends at the Royal Canadian Legion 4 at the corner of Portage and Brooklyn Street.
Mike Sudoma / Winnipeg Free Press The 402 Squadron Pipes and Drums Band lead Sunday morning's Remembrance Day Parade down Portage Avenue. The parade started after the Remembrance day service at Bruce Park and ends at the Royal Canadian Legion 4 at the corner of Portage and Brooklyn Street.
Mike Sudoma / Winnipeg Free Press Members of the Canadian Legion raise their colours and lead the soldiers down Portage Avenue.
Mike Sudoma / Winnipeg Free Press Members of the Canadian Legion raise their colours and lead the soldiers down Portage Avenue.
Mike Sudoma / Winnipeg Free Press The ceremony in Bruce Park was well attended.
Mike Sudoma / Winnipeg Free Press The ceremony in Bruce Park was well attended.
Mike Sudoma / Winnipeg Free Press Bruce Park
Mike Sudoma / Winnipeg Free Press Bruce Park
Mike Sudoma / Winnipeg Free Press Maude Vallieres-Blouin, Joel Tourigny and their dog, Sammy, attend the Remembrance Day service in Bruce Park.
Mike Sudoma / Winnipeg Free Press Maude Vallieres-Blouin, Joel Tourigny and their dog, Sammy, attend the Remembrance Day service in Bruce Park.

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Mike Sudoma / Winnipeg Free Press The 402 Squadron Pipes and Drums Band lead Sunday morning's Remembrance Day Parade down Portage Avenue. The parade started after the Remembrance day service at Bruce Park and ends at the Royal Canadian Legion 4 at the corner of Portage and Brooklyn Street.

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