Events that I have photographed.
Bill S-213 proclaimed that 27 July would be Korean War Veterans Day and the first of those was celebrated this last Saturday beneath a beautiful blue sky and comfortable temperatures. The main remembrance was held in Brampton but a small ceremony attended by approximately 20 Korean War Veterans was held at the National War Memorial in…
The weekend of 21-23 June, 2013, saw Ottawa host the Korean War Veterans Weekend and commemorated the 60th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice. Many events were held including: Launch of new exhibit at the Canadian War Museum (Korea 60 – first two gallery photos) Dinner Gala at the Canadian War Musueum (gallery photos 3…
Today, a ceremony was held at the National War Memorial remembering those who died during the attack on Vimy Ridge, 09-12 April, 1917. Vimy is celebrated for a number of reasons including the fact that Canadians took a, to date, an impregnable position, it was the first time that all Canadian Divisions had worked together…
Today, the Governor-General of Australia laid a wreath in remembrance to fallen Canadian soldiers at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. This photo was taken prior to the ceremony.
Ice Sculpture – The Statue of Brothers to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the armistice ending the Korean War.On 7 Feb 2013 Veterans Affairs Canada unveiled its’ annual ice sculpture in Confederation Park in Ottawa. The sculpture is intended to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the armistice ending the…
We have just received the latest issue of the Red Duster (Vol 9 Issue 12), the official newsletter of the Canadian Merchant Navy Veterans Association, Inc., and have had 9 of our photos from the 2012 Annual General Meeting used. We were given the cover photo of the attendees in front of the National War…
Beechwood Cemetery had its’ annual Candlelight Service on Sunday, 09 Dec 2012, followed by the turning on of the Christmas lights on the gazebo and trees. Several hundred people attended a multi-denominational service and Christmas carols sung by a choir. After the lights were turned on, attendees were invited to place ornaments on the big…
Today, the Army Run was held in Ottawa which hosted 18,000 runners doing a 5 Km race and a 1/2 marathon in order to raise awareness of the military, promote fitness, and raise funds. Also participating are a number of military who have been injured and/or lost limbs in the line of duty. My favourite…