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ONTARIO PAYS TRIBUTE TO FALLEN HEROES
McGuinty Government Recognizes Sacrifice, Honours Families At Queen’s Park
Government of Ontario news release, 14 Nov 08
News release link
NEWS
Four Ontarians who made the ultimate sacrifice were honoured by Premier Dalton McGuinty at a special ceremony at Queen's Park.
Sergeant Shawn Eades, Captain Jefferson Francis, Master Corporal Darrell Priede and Major Raymond Ruckpaul, gave their lives while serving with the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan. (links to Canadian Virtual War Memorial listings of fallen)
Premier McGuinty presented plaques to families of the fallen soldiers. Brigadier-General John Collin, Commander Land Force Central Area/Joint Task Force Central, spoke on behalf of the Canadian military.
Ontario's Tribute to the Fallen was created in 2006 to honour firefighters, police officers and members of the Canadian Forces who have died in the line of duty since 2002. The tribute includes a specially designed trillium and a brass plate with a commemorative inscription.
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“In Ontario, we're blessed with lives that are lived in peace and freedom. It comes at a cost, paid for by brave men and women who put their lives on the line. Ontario's Tribute to the Fallen is our way of honouring our soldiers and giving thanks to their families, who carry the burden of their loss,” said Premier Dalton McGuinty.
QUICK FACTS
* To date, 104 soldiers, firefighters and police officers have been honoured with the Tribute to the Fallen.
* There are 25 Canadian Forces bases in Ontario.
* About 62,000 Canadians are members of the regular force and 25,000 currently serve with the reserve force.
LEARN MORE
Show your support for Canadian Forces personnel.
Ontario's Highway of Heroes.
McGuinty Government Recognizes Sacrifice, Honours Families At Queen’s Park
Government of Ontario news release, 14 Nov 08
News release link
NEWS
Four Ontarians who made the ultimate sacrifice were honoured by Premier Dalton McGuinty at a special ceremony at Queen's Park.
Sergeant Shawn Eades, Captain Jefferson Francis, Master Corporal Darrell Priede and Major Raymond Ruckpaul, gave their lives while serving with the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan. (links to Canadian Virtual War Memorial listings of fallen)
Premier McGuinty presented plaques to families of the fallen soldiers. Brigadier-General John Collin, Commander Land Force Central Area/Joint Task Force Central, spoke on behalf of the Canadian military.
Ontario's Tribute to the Fallen was created in 2006 to honour firefighters, police officers and members of the Canadian Forces who have died in the line of duty since 2002. The tribute includes a specially designed trillium and a brass plate with a commemorative inscription.
QUOTES
“In Ontario, we're blessed with lives that are lived in peace and freedom. It comes at a cost, paid for by brave men and women who put their lives on the line. Ontario's Tribute to the Fallen is our way of honouring our soldiers and giving thanks to their families, who carry the burden of their loss,” said Premier Dalton McGuinty.
QUICK FACTS
* To date, 104 soldiers, firefighters and police officers have been honoured with the Tribute to the Fallen.
* There are 25 Canadian Forces bases in Ontario.
* About 62,000 Canadians are members of the regular force and 25,000 currently serve with the reserve force.
LEARN MORE
Show your support for Canadian Forces personnel.
Ontario's Highway of Heroes.
