Governor General to Attend the
National Commemorative Ceremony Marking
the End of an Era
OTTAWA—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will attend the National Commemorative Ceremony honouring all of Canada’s First World War service men and women. The ceremony will be held on “Vimy Ridge Day”, Friday, April 9, 2010, at 11 a.m., at the National War Memorial, in Ottawa.
As commander-in-chief of Canada, Her Excellency will deliver a speech in which she will salute the courage and tenacity of the men and women who fought during this war. On behalf of Canadians, she will also lay a bouquet of flowers so that their sacrifice is never forgotten.
Other Remembrance ceremonies will be held the same day in locations across Canada, as well as in France and in England.
For more information on these ceremonies, please visit www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general.
Signature of Book of Reflection at Rideau Hall
The End of an Era is an initiative of the Government of Canada and follows the death of Mr. John “Jack” Babcock, Canada’s last known Canadian First World War veteran. His passing on February 18, 2010, marked the end of an era in Canada’s history.
The public has until April 12 to sign the Book of Reflection on display at Rideau Hall, which pays tribute to all Canadians who served during the First World War.
For more information about the Books of Reflection locations across Canada, please visit:
www.vac-acc.gc.ca/remembers/sub.cfm?source=feature/crfww/books-reflection.
