British Columbia Premier Pays Tribute On Remembrance Day
Premier Gordon Campbell issued the following Remembrance Day statement today:
“At 11 a.m. on November 11, our province and our nation will observe two minutes of silence to pay tribute to those who have fought and died for our country.
“From the height of Vimy Ridge to the mud of Passchendaele, from the beaches of Normandy to the deserts of the Middle East, many sons and daughters of our country have fought and died in conflicts.
“As warriors and peacekeepers, in conflicts in Europe, the Pacific, Korea and around the globe, the best of Canada gave unselfishly, to make our world a better place for future generations.
“Today, Canadian men and women continue to volunteer and serve in defence of democracy, continuing a long tradition of bravery and service.
“Every one of those veterans has sacrificed to defend our collective rights and freedoms, and we owe them a debt of gratitude and remembrance that must be honoured not just on November 11, but all year round.
Topics: Airlift veterans, British Columbia, Canada, Europe, freedom, honor, human rights, Korea, Middle East, remembrance day, veterans, war, world
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