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Remembrance Day in our Nations Capital
The Remembrance Day service held in our Nations Capital today attracted
thousands of citizens and was one of many Remembrance Day services held
across our Nation. This Remembrance Day marked the 60th anniversary
since the end of the Second World War and 2005 had been designated as
the Year of the Veteran.
The Prime Minister and The Governor General
were among those who laid wreaths at the National War Memorial in
Ottawa. The 21 gun salute followed and the Veterans marched off along
with contingents of the Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted
Police.
The Parade of Veterans was the most emotional with the crowd
providing continuous applause in appreciation for these brave men and
women who served their country as the Veterans paraded by. Many people
gathered around the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and placed their poppies
as a sign of respect before leaving the site.
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