Sikh WWI Canadian Forces soldier honoured

There was a tribute on Sunday afternoon in Kitchener to remember a Canadian war hero and to honour soldiers and veterans.

The 11^th annual Sikh Remembrance Day Ceremony had people from across Canada and overseas attending.

It took place at Mount Hope Cemetery, the only grave site in the country for a Canadian Sikh Veteran.

Private Buckam Singh was honoured. Organizers say he was one of only nine Sikh soldiers allowed to serve with the Canadian Forces during WWI.

More than a dozen wreaths were laid on the nearly 100-year-old grave.

Organizers say the ceremony grows every year and it is the largest gathering of Sikh soldiers and veterans in North America.

With reporting from Natalie Van Rooy

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  Remembering Canadian war heroes and honouring soldiers and veterans.