Representing both World War I and World War II are father and son duo

Representing both World War I and World War II are father and son duo

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The Remembrance Day ceremony at the Sooke cenotaph was well attended

The Remembrance Day ceremony at the Royal Canadian Legion cenotaph included a Legion colour party, left, and a father and son duo who came dressed in vintage military uniforms. The first World War was represented by Conner Thomas and the second World War by his father Don Thomas on the right.

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