Media Advisory - Government of Canada to host commemorative event at Beechwood Cemetery in lead-up to the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy Français
OTTAWA, ON, May 10, 2024 /CNW/ - Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will attend a commemorative event jointly hosted by Veterans Affairs Canada and Beechwood National Cemetery, with Veterans of the Second World War in attendance.
The event will honour and recognize Veterans of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy by sharing some of their stories, followed by a candlelight procession to the National Military cemetery and a visit to the gravesites of Canadians who served during D-Day and the Second World War.
PS Lalonde and other participants will be available to the media at the event.
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Beechwood National Cemetery – Section 27 (The Tank) |
280 Beechwood Ave |
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Ottawa, ON |
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Date: |
Monday, 13 May 2024 |
Time: |
7:00 p.m. EDT |
Media who wish to participate must register by 2:00 p.m. EDT on Monday, May 13 by contacting [email protected] with their name and media outlet.
Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs and we will work with you to enable your participation.
SOURCE Veterans Affairs Canada - Ottawa
Media inquiries: Media Relations, Veterans Affairs Canada, 613-992-7468, [email protected]; Mikaela Harrison, Director of Communications, Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs, [email protected]
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