Toronto students and veterans kick off poppy campaign

A group of Canadian war veterans and grade six students from Davisville Public School launched the TTC poppy campaign Friday at Spadina subway station. 

Veterans pinned poppies on the students as a reminder to all Torontonians to wear a poppy in honour of the men and women who served Canada. 

TTC CEO Andy Byford was on hand to launch the campaign and to hold a moment of silence for six former TTC employees who fought for Canada in the Second World War and died this past year.

Byford also thanked all of the veterans who were on hand for Friday's ceremony.

"I am so lucky that I've never had to face what you've faced. I am so lucky that I've never had to endure what you've endured, and I can only salute you for your bravery," said Byford. 

Byford said all TTC buses and streetcars will carry a sign on Remembrance Day that will read 'Lest We Forget.'

A message will run on all platform video screens throughout the subway system, as well.  

The TTC Honour Guard will take part in the Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph at Old City Hall.

On Remembrance Day, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. the TTC will bring all of its vehicles to a halt to remember those who died serving their country during wartime. 

All current and former members of Canada's military will be able to ride the TTC free of charge with one companion on Remembrance Day.