Ottawa, Ontario — Every Remembrance Day, Canadians gather at war memorials across the country to honour and remember veterans and the fallen. Veterans, CF members and civilians pause to consider the sacrifices made by all those who have served in conflicts around the world. Although Remembrance Day only happens once a year, many Canadians feel compelled to honour the sacrifices of soldiers in other ways and at other times.
Maintenance workers create tool box memorial
Workers at the Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Scott in Halifax look at the Afghanistan Memorial for fallen troops.
Workers at the Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Scott in Halifax look at the Afghanistan Memorial for fallen troops. The memorial features a tool box painted black with the names of the fallen soldiers running down the side. Stephen Sweeney, creator of the tool box memorial, was moved by the first Canadian casualties in Afghanistan “to let the troops know that we are thinking about them and what they are doing over there is not going unnoticed.”
10-year-old runs 67 km to honour fallen soldier
Laurie Greenslade, mother of Private David Greenslade, embraces ten-year-old Marshall Howard.
Laurie Greenslade, mother of fallen soldier Pte. David Greenslade, embraces ten-year-old Marshall Howard, who did not know her son but decided to raise funds for the Pte David Greenslade Memorial Bursary Fund. “The men and women who serve our country have the biggest hearts in the world,” said Marshall. “You have won my heart, and today I say thank you.” Marshall ran 67 km in one month, raising $2 250 for the fund.
Hindu Society of Manitoba commemorates soldiers
Wendy Hayward, mother of Corporal James Hayward Arnal, sits with members of the Hindu Society of Manitoba.
The Hindu Society of Manitoba holds a memorial service to honour all Canadian Forces soldiers who have lost their lives or who have been injured in Afghanistan. Ms. Wendy Hayward, mother of Corporal James Hayward Arnal, sits with Captain Kevin Olive, Padre at Canadian Forces Base Shilo, and members of the Society during the prayer service. Cpl Hayward was killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.
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