/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Turn to Busan ceremony to honour Canadians' service and sacrifices in the Korean War/ Français
OTTAWA, Nov. 9, 2018 /CNW/ - Stéphane Lauzon, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence will participate in the annual Turn to Busan commemorative ceremony to pay tribute to Canadians who served and died in the Korean War. The Korea Veterans Association of Canada and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Canada are co-hosting the ceremony, with support from Veterans Affairs Canada. This ceremony mirrors the annual Remembrance Day ceremony held at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan, Republic of Korea.
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Jean Pigott Place |
Ottawa City Hall |
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110 Laurier Ave W |
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Ottawa, Ontario |
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Saturday, November 10, 2018 |
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8:30 p.m. EST ceremony begins |
This Veterans' Week, November 5-11, Canadians are encouraged to reflect on freedom. Remember the Canadians—past and present—who have served and sacrificed for Canada. Join the conversation on social media using the hashtags #CanadaRemembers and #Canadas100days, or visit veterans.gc.ca/CanadaRemembers.
SOURCE Veterans Affairs Canada
Media Relations, Veterans Affairs Canada, 613-992-7468, [email protected]; Alex Wellstead, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs, [email protected]
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