MP Royal Galipeau joins youth at 19th Annual Veterans Appreciation Day

Legacy of Canada's Veterans remembered at commemorative event in Ottawa 

OTTAWA, Nov. 6, 2014 /CNW/ - Royal Galipeau, Member of Parliament for Ottawa–Orléans, on behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today joined members of the Royal Canadian Legion, the War Amps of Canada, Veterans, and local school children, to thank those who have served our country during the 19^th Annual Veterans Appreciation Day.

During a ceremony of remembrance, MP Galipeau presented Veterans of the Second World War with limited- edition lapel pins and certificates in recognition of their remarkable contributions to ensuring Canada remains strong, proud and free.  MP Galipeau also highlighted the importance of remembrance with those in attendance, including more than 300 young Canadians.

To learn more about commemorative events in your area, visit veterans.gc.ca/iremember.

Quick Facts

• Organized by Veterans Affairs Canada in partnership with the Billings Bridge Shopping Centre, the 19^th Annual Veterans Appreciation Day featured a ceremony of remembrance, commemorative music, entertainment, and interactive displays.
• Booths hosted by organizations such as the Department of National Defence, the War Amps, Friends of the Canadian War Museum, the Company of Master Mariners of Canada, and the Royal Canadian Legion, provided visitors with information about the service and sacrifices of those who have proudly served our country.

Quotes

"The 19^th Annual Veterans Appreciation Day provides us with the opportunity to show our appreciation and gratitude for those who have served our country. Today, acts of remembrance were shared between students and Veterans as a symbol of our nation's commitment to ensure the legacy of our service men and women is preserved for future generations."
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs

"I am honoured to pay tribute to Canada's Veterans, our men and women in uniform, and their families at the 19^th Annual Veterans Appreciation Day. It was a truly fitting tribute to the remarkable achievements and contributions they have made to our great country."
Royal Galipeau, Member of Parliament, Ottawa-Orléans

"We are truly honoured to be a part of an event as wonderful as Veterans Appreciation Day. Seeing our community come together to show our gratitude for our Veterans is a remarkable experience, and one that we look forward to each year. We are so very grateful to our Veterans, and this just one way in which we can show how much their service and sacrifice means to us."
Greta Bloskie, Marketing Director, 20 Vic Management Inc.

Related Links

• Remembrance: veterans.gc.ca/iremember
• World Wars Commemoration
• Books of Remembrance

 

Image with caption: "Royal Galipeau, Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Orléans, on behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, listens as Second World War Veteran Lloyd Swick shares a story during the 19th Annual Veterans Appreciation Day at Ottawa’s Billings Bridge Shopping Centre. (CNW Group/Veterans Affairs Canada)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20141106_C7362_PHOTO_EN_7668.jpg

SOURCE: Veterans Affairs Canada

Barbara Mottram, Director of Communications, Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs, 613-996-4649; Media Relations, Veterans Affairs Canada, 613-992-7468