Media Advisory - Minister Steven Blaney to Honour Korean War Veterans at Commemorative Activities This Weekend

OTTAWA, June 21, 2013 /CNW/ - The Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister for La Francophonie, will join hundreds of Veterans in celebrating the Year of the Korean War Veteran on the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of the break-out of the Korean War, during the following commemorative activities this weekend:

Launch of the new Korean War Photo Exhibit, followed by the Canada-Korea Society Opening Gala Dinner

Location:	Canadian War Museum (1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, Ontario)
Date:	Friday, June 21, 2013
Time:	3:30 p.m.

Viewing of the Korean War Book of Remembrance and Operation Veteran Lunch

Location:	Canadian War Museum (1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, Ontario)
Date:	Saturday, June 22, 2013
Time:	10:30 a.m. (TBC)

Commemorative Wreath-Laying Ceremony

Location:	National War Memorial (Confederation Square, Ottawa, Ontario)
Date:	Sunday, June 23, 2013
Time:	11:00 a.m.

2013 is the Year of the Korean War Veteran—Canada proudly remembers the heroes of the Korean War and their brave fight to uphold freedom, democracy and the rule of law. For more information on the Korean War, visit veterans.gc.ca.

SOURCE: Veterans Affairs Canada

Media inquiries:

Janice Summerby
Media Relations Advisor
Veterans Affairs Canada
613-992-7468

Jean-Christophe de Le Rue
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs
613-996-4649