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Canadian Veterans participate in annual Candlelight Tribute
The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, joined His Worship Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa, and Mr. Stephen Quick, Director General, Canadian War Museum, this evening at the Canadian War Museum for the 17th annual Candlelight Tribute honouring Canada’s Veterans.
The event featured a symbolic passing of the torch of remembrance, during which Veterans handed candles to youth. The moving tradition pays respect to the many brave men and women in uniform who have served Canada throughout the years to protect our shared values.
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Veteran Gus Nelson from the Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping holds a symbolic candle to be passed on to the youth in attendance at the annual Candlelight Tribute in Ottawa.
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Veteran Paul Allen attends the 17th annual Candlelight Tribute honouring Canada’s Veterans at the Canadian Wat Museum.
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Cadets partake in a candle ceremony symbolizing the passing of the torch of remembrance at the 17th annual Candlelight Tribute honouring Canada’s Veterans.
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Youth in attendance at the 17th annual Candlelight Tribute in Ottawa place candles passed on to them by Canada’s Veterans.
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The Minister of Veterans Affairs Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence lays a wreath during the 17th annual Candlelight Tribute honouring Canada’s Veterans.
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Minister Hehr delivers remarks at the 17th annual Candlelight Tribute honouring Canada’s Veterans.
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The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and His Worship Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa, participate in a presentation exchange during the17th annual Candlelight Tribute honouring Canada’s Veterans.
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