Residents of Marshall, Sask. gathered at the community hall Nov. 11 to honour those who served and sacrificed in war.
The Royal Canadian Legion #92 in Marshall organized the annual Remembrance Day ceremony, which drew a full crowd of veterans, families, and kids. Wreaths were laid, the Last Post sounded, and silence fell across the room as the community paused together at 11 a.m.
Veteran Ian Bull, who ranches north of town, delivered this year’s address. He thanked the Legion and community for continuing to uphold the tradition of remembrance.
“I think it could easily be forgotten with how things are today,” said Bull. “I’m really grateful for the Legion that they put this on, and for this community that comes every year.”
Bull spoke about the courage of young men from across rural Saskatchewan who left their farms to fight overseas, many never returning home. He urged residents to consider what those sacrifices meant, and how freedom and service are values that should not fade with time.
“These young men didn’t know what they were getting into,” he said. “They went with courage, humour, and faith, and a lot of them gave the ultimate sacrifice.”
Bull, who served in the British Armed Forces, reflected on how war shaped his understanding of service, loss, and resilience. He shared that faith and gratitude helped him find peace later in life, and that remembrance should inspire the same strength and reflection in others.
“I became a man really fast,” he said. “What we accomplish in life is minor compared to what they gave up. They secured our future, and for that we should be thankful.”
The morning concluded with the singing of God Save the King and then dignitaries travelled to the cenotaph to place their poppies. The community gathered back in the hall for chili and an afternoon of entertainment.
