St. Louis School opened its doors on November 11th to host a Remembrance Day Service in Keewatin for the community. The school was honoured to be asked to host the service in the school. The request came after the Keewatin Branch 13 surrendered its charter in September, after 90 years of service in Keewatin. The school partnered with the Royal Canadian Kenora Legion Branch 12 to continue the tradition of offering a Remembrance Day Service in Keewatin. "I am honoured that the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 12 approached us to partner with them in providing a Remembrance Day Service in Keewatin," says Trudy Cederwall, Principal. St. Louis School has had a relationship with the former Keewatin Branch 13 Legion for over 20 years and our students have always been part of the service. The students are what make this partnership possible. They believe in the importance of remembering, they understand it and they don't want to see this tradition ever be forgotten. I am very proud of everyone at St. Louis for making this service so meaningful for our community." With boots on loan from the 116th Independent Field Battery, students presented a meaningful tribute called "Boots". With heads bowed solemnly, students carried an empty pair of boots to the front of the gym for display. The presentation recognized the sadness and emptiness that is felt when someone does not return from war. Grade 5 student Josh Pitt talks about what he felt when he carried his set of boots. "I felt sad but I knew I could do it and it was quite a serious moment. The boots are a good way to remember the soldiers that died for our country." The service also included a performance of "In Flanders Fields" performed by the St. Louis School Choir, a final post performed by Piper Bill Forester and a traditional veterans and honour song performed by the Whitefish Bay Drummers. Grade 3 student Claire Gauthier talks about what Remembrance Day means to her. "Remembrance Day is a time to remember the soldiers that fought for our freedom. Some of the solders came home but a lot didn't. Today is a day to remember everyone. This service means a lot to us and other people too."