Selkirk Mayor Larry Johannson holds a photograph of his late father, who served during the Second World War. Johannson is encouraging all citizens to pause for the two-minute silence on Nov. 11 to remember those who served and who gave the ultimate sacrifice. (Brook Jones/River City Photography/Selkirk Settler Times)

Selkirk mayor Larry Johannson will be thinking about his late father, Barney Johannson, who served during the Second World War on Remembrance Day. Johannson will also be thinking of his late father-in-law Henry Sprong.

Selkirk Mayor Larry Johannson, who is pictured in his home on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, spends a moment reflecting on what Remembrance Day means to him. He is encouraging all citizens to pause for the two-minute silence at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 to remember those who served and who also gave the ultimate sacrifice.
(Brook Jones/River City Photography/Selkirk Settler Times)

Despite the global COVID-19 pandemic, the local mayor is encouraging citizens to pause for the two-minute silence at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 to remember those who served and who also gave the ultimate sacrifices.

By Brook Jones

Brook Jones is the editor of the Selkirk Settler Times. Jones has 24 years of experience as a multimedia journalist.