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The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, joins His Worship Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa, at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa to honour Canada’s Veterans at the annual Candlelight Tribute. The event features a symbolic passing of the torch of remembrance where Veterans pass candles to youth.

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The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, delivers remarks at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa to honour Canada’s Veterans at the 16^th annual Candlelight Tribute.

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Youth in attendance at the 16^th annual Candlelight Tribute in Ottawa place candles passed on to them by Canada’s Veterans.

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Youth in attendance at the 16^th annual Candlelight Tribute in Ottawa place candles passed on to them by Canada’s Veterans.

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Youth in attendance at the 16^th annual Candlelight Tribute in Ottawa place candles passed on to them by Canada’s Veterans.

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The candles at the annual Candlelight Tribute symbolize the torch of remembrance. The moving tradition pays respect to the many brave men and women who have served Canada throughout the years to protect our shared values.

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Veterans prepare to pass on the torch of remembrance to the youth at the 16^th annual Candlelight Tribute in Ottawa.

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Veterans hold symbolic candles to be passed on to the youth in attendance at the annual Candlelight Tribute in Ottawa. This moving tradition of remembrance has been a cornerstone event of Veterans’ Week in Ottawa for 16 years.