Canadian flags glistened in the wind Sunday afternoon, as Decoration Day was held in Humboldt.

A time to remember those who served in the line of duty, came back and lived lives before passing away, Reverend Al Hingley says that they can't be forgotten.

"They made sacrifice as well. We wish to honour that, and that is why around the First of June, we do hold Decoration Day."

It is a tweak from Remembrance Day, held every November 11th, which recognizes those who fell while serving.

The flags, Hingley adds, are to signify national pride.

"We're acknowledging that they're Canadian, and they served. We want to acknowledge that."

Poems, prayers, the last post, and songs were part of the ceremony. Humboldt's Matthew Sokolan was invited to sing the national anthem and also performed a rendition of Eric Clapton's Tears in Heaven.