P.E.I. cadet corps pays homage to fallen soldiers of Vimy Ridge

Islanders gathered for a somber ceremony at the Charlottetown cenotaph Sunday to remember the soldiers who fought in the battle of Vimy Ridge.

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Royal Canadian Army Cadets from all four Prince Edward Island Cadet Corps came togetherto commemorate the100thanniversary of the battle.

The cadets began their memorialearly Sundaymorning, placing candles all around the cenotaph.

Later in the afternoon they marched to the cenotaph from the armoury for the ceremony.

Premier WadeMacLauchlan,Senator Mike Duffy and Lieutenant-Governor Frank Lewiswere among those present tomark the historic milestone.

"Our P.E.I. cadet corps holds part of the legacy of Vimy," said Lewis. "We are proud of you. You've taken the torch and hold it high."

The P.E.I. Regiment estimates there were at least 2,000 Islanders involved in the battle at Vimy, with hundreds more working behind the lines.

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