A "message" from Message - An End of an Era
Veterans Affairs Canada
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION
March 27, 2010
Government of Canada Launches Ad Campaign to Mark the End of an Era.
Ottawa - Today, the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of
Veterans Affairs and Minister of State (Agriculture), introduced a
special advertisement created to encourage Canadians to participate in
commemorative activities marking the “end of an era” on April 9,
2010. The advertisement will be aired across Canada leading up to April
9, 2010. Following the passing of John “Jack” Babcock, Canada’s
last known First World War Veteran, on February 18, 2010, the Government
of Canada announced its plans to mark one of the most important chapters
in Canadian history.
“Over the next two weeks we will truly mark the end of an era,”
said Minister Blackburn. “Those who served our country during the
First World War have often been called our Greatest Generation. They
earned that title. They deserve it.”
A national commemorative ceremony honouring all of Canada’s First
World War service men and women will be held on Vimy Ridge Day, Friday,
April 9, 2010 in Ottawa at the National War Memorial-a symbol of the
sacrifices of all Canadians who have served Canada in times of war in
the cause of peace and freedom.
For more information, visit the Veterans Affairs Canada Web site at
www.vac-acc.gc.ca.
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