A "message" from Message - End of an Era: Commemorative Ceremony at the National War Memorial
Veterans Affairs Canada
Public Service Announcement
April 1st, 2010
End of an Era: Commemorative Ceremony at the National War Memorial
Ottawa - A special commemorative ceremony will be held in Ottawa on
Friday, April 9, Vimy Ridge Day, at the National War Memorial and the
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to honour the service and sacrifices of the
generation of men and women who answered their nation’s call during
the First World War. With the recent passing of John “Jack” Babcock,
Canada’s last known First World War Veteran, Canada has lost its
first-hand witnesses of the “war to end all wars.”
The official party, including the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean,
Governor General of Canada, the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime
Minister of Canada, the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of
Veterans Affairs and other dignitaries, will arrive at 10:40 a.m. The
ceremony begins at 11:00 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend and
participate in this ceremony to mark the end of an era.
Road closures will be in effect. At 8:30 a.m. Queen Street will be
closed between Metcalfe and Elgin streets. At 8:45 a.m. Elgin Street
(northbound and southbound traffic) will be closed from Wellington
Street to Albert Street. At 9:00 a.m. Wellington Street will be closed
between O’Connor Street and Sussex Avenue. Streets will reopen at
12:30 p.m.
For information on Canada’s participation in the First World War,
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Media Enquiries:
Janice Summerby
Media Relations Advisor
Veterans Affairs Canada
Sophie Doucet
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs
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