This event is hosted annually on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, commemorating the cessation of hostilities in 1918 that brought World War 1 to an end.
On this day, people across the Free World honour of all those in uniform who paid the ultimate price as a result of the call of duty and in service to their country.
The red remembrance poppy has become a familiar emblem of Remembrance Day due to the poem In Flanders Fields. These poppies bloomed across some of the worst battlefields of Flanders in World War I; their brilliant red colour became a symbol for the blood spilled in the war.
The Cenotaph at the Point, where the parade took place last Sunday, was erected by the people of Mossel Bay in memory of those beloved sons who went to war and never returned.
"There is no greater sign of love towards friends and countrymen, than to die for them. War is caused solely by lack of love, but a lust of power," said Rev Peter Holden, during the memorial service.
Quoting from 1 Corinthians 13, the famous chapter on love, he implored those present to draw nearer to the love of God, which binds and heals communities.
"We should continue praying for an outpour of God's love in South Africa, as it draws people together."
A particular highlight was when Neil McCallum, one of the oldest members of the MOTH (Memorable Order of Tin Hats) organisation, received a special tie, signifying his 60-year membership.
McCallum (94) served as a rear gunner during the Second World War, flying 63 missions for the South African Airforce over Italy, Yugoslavia and Austria.
On asking his wife whether her husband ponders upon the war, she replies that he has always displayed the most wonderful philosophy on life.
"Everytime I ask him about those missions, he simply answers - 'I just always knew it would be alright'."
Joan says that Neil has a wonderful sense of humour and often jests that having this, was one of the Allied Forces' advantages in winning the war.
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Renicia Dixon, a learner at Isalathiso Primary and member of the All Saints Brigade, handed out red poppies, a familiar symbol of Remembrance Day
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