Ceremony honours WW I vets: Share your stories
- March 12, 2010 1:46 PM |
- By POV
The names of the soldiers who died at Vimy Ridge are projected on the National War Memorial in Ottawa as people dressed as First World War soldiers march pass, to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the battle in 2007. (Patrick Doyle/CP)
On April 9, Vimy Ridge Day, the federal government will hold a national commemorative ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, to honour those who served in the first world war.
It follows the death of Canada's last known First World War veteran. John Babcock, who died last month at age 109, was the last link to the 650,000 Canadian men and women who served in the First World War, Prime Minister Stephen Harper remarked upon his death.
Other ceremonies will take place across Canada, along with events at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France and the Canada Memorial at Green Park, in London, England.
The government is also providing "books of reflection" for the public to sign to pay their respects. An online version will also be available at the Veterans Affairs Canada website.
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