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  Leaving the RCMP can be a big change for you and your family. Schedule a transition interview to learn how we can help.
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  Veterans want Canadians to understand the price of freedom. They are passing the torch to the people of Canada, so the memory of their sacrifices will continue, and the values they fought for will live on in all of us.
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- Search for family and friends who died in service
  The Canadian Virtual War Memorial is a registry of Canadians who died in service to our country.
- Video interviews
  Explore our collection of Heroes Remember interviews to hear personal stories from those who were there.
- How to find service records
  Those who wish to access military service records must do so through Library and Archives Canada.
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