This screen capture shows Royal Canadian Legion Branch 340, Port Elgin Chaplain Reverend Chuck Beaton offering a prayer as part of the Remembrance Day proceedings November 11 at the Port Elgin Cenotaph. This year's service was not open to the public due to COVID-19 but was livestreamed.

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Due to COVID-19, a private Remembrance Day service was held at the Port Elgin, Southampton and Saugeen First Nation Cenotaphs today, November 11, in honour of those who have served and continue to serve.

November 11, 2020 also marked the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Both the Port Elgin service and the Saugeen First Nation service were livestreamed, giving the public an opportunity to participate, and folks were invited to attend the Cenotaphs following the conclusion of their respective services to pay their respects. 

See also: Remembrance Day ceremonies in times of COVID

The Southampton Cenotaph was adorned with wreaths following a private Remembrance Day service November 11. 

Many wreaths were laid at the Saugeen First Nation Cenotaph November 11 where a private Remembrance Day service was held.

Members of the public could attend the Cenotaph in Port Elgin to pay their respects following the conclusion of a private 11 a.m. service.