Thousands turned out at the Moncton Coliseum on Tuesday morning for Remembrance Day.

Most wearing poppies, both young and old, came to remember.

“Our soldiers, Airmen. Airwomen and sailors have fought and died for our liberty and freedom. We must remember the more than 1.5 million Canadians who served in conflicts throughout our nation’s history and the more than 120,000 who made the ultimate sacrifice and never returned. Let us remember with deep gratitude the sacrifices made in the past by the men and women in the military, the RCMP and provincial and municipal police who served abroad, who enabled us today to enjoy this great country called Canada,” the Master of Ceremonies said.

Members of the audience who had served were also invited to march in the parade that filled the Coliseum floor.