Hundreds gathered at the National War Memorial in downtown St. John’s today to pay their respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

This year’s ceremony carried extra sentiment, as this marks the first Remembrance Day since the repatriation of the Unknown WWI Soldier, who was returned home to this province in June.

Veterans marched their way through downtown St. John’s on Monday, all ahead of Remembrance Day ceremonies in the capital city.

Hundreds lined the streets, each of them wearing a poppy, showing their respect for those who fought and continue to fight.

Those who came to pay their respects did so on a newly renovated war memorial—the final resting place of the tomb of the Unknown Soldier—who fought in the First World War.

Their war effort, in not only the First World War, but also in those that followed, were underscored at the ceremony—highlighting the brave acts of those who served their country, be it the dominion itself or otherwise.

Outside the war memorial, overlooking the harbour, blank ammunition was fired from Signal Hill—23 times to be exact.

Those veterans in attendance here outlined their appreciation for those who came—many of whom stopped to chat with those, thanking them in turn for their service.