Hundreds lined the streets today to watch and pay tribute to Bermuda’s war dead for the annual Remembrance Day Parade.Under bright, sunny skies, residents and visitors alike turned out to witness the wreath laying ceremony at the Cenotaph outside the Cabinet Building.Led by Governor George Fergusson, Premier Paula Cox and Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier, joined a host of dignitaries as Bermuda’s war veteran’s joined relatives and friends to honour the country’s fallen.Commanding Officer of the Bermuda Regiment, Lt Col Brian Gonsalves said he was “quite impressed” with the pomp and pageantry of the day’s event, even more so in light of the weather.“Out of all the parades that we do, this one is by far the best attended — hands down,” he said. “I’m quite pleased with the troops today, as always. They did a good job as they always do and nobody passed out this morning.”On a sombre note, he lamented the fact that the number of war veterans participating in the march gets smaller each year. “They are able to physically do less as time goes by because they are getting up in age.“But they’re war vets and they are proud of their service and they’re going to do as much as they can to be in this parade. From their perspective, that’s the least they can do to remember they’re buddies and friends who passed in the line of duty.”The Bermuda Regiment hosts a lunch for war veterans each year after the parade which was also well attended.Premier Paula Cox was the first to lay a wreath after the Governor. After the ceremony she too lamented the fact that the number of war veterans participating in the parade goes down as time goes by.The ceremony was the second service she attended for the day, the first took place at 9am at Albouy’s Point. Another service was also held at Victoria Park to honour the men of the Bermuda Volunteer Rifle Corps (BVRC) who served and died in the two World Wars.“As always we respect those who show courage and those who have served, and this parade in particular always touches me,” said Ms Cox.“This is one of the parades that I especially enjoy because it is a show of respect. It is sad to see the number of veterans dwindling but that’s the circle of life and that’s why we are breeding another young group of men coming through the ranks.”She commended Bermuda’s Sea Cadet Corps who were out in full force for the early morning service at 9am.On a lighter note she said: “Remembrance Day is a day to reflect and Monday is a public holiday which I’m sure nobody’s unhappy about.”Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier was also pleased with the turnout in light of the bad weather on November 11 last year.“It was a beautiful day for a parade,” he said. “The turnout was extremely good considering it was held on a Sunday morning when a lot of people go to church.”And National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief said he was “quite impressed” with the Bermuda Regiment, even more so since the ceremony did not have to be held in a church due to inclement weather.“I thought it was an excellent day with lots of sunshine and the crowd was gratifying as well,” said Mr Perinchief. “The whole event went off quite well, the war vets looked excellent.”* For more pictures, click here.