Public Service Announcement: Suspension of the National Sentry Program
Media Advisory
April 1, 2016 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
Due to the rehabilitation work to take place at the National War Memorial that will make the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier inaccessible to the public, the National Sentry Program is suspended for the 2016 season.
Sentries will resume this ceremonial duty in 2017 and perform sentry duty from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., from April 9 (Vimy Ridge Day) to November 10 each year until 2020.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, situated in front of the National War Memorial, is our most iconic and visible reminder of the service and sacrifice of members of the Canadian Armed Forces. The National Sentry Program reinforces Canada’s commitment to pay tribute to our fallen and to honour those who served.
For information regarding the rehabilitation of the National War Memorial, please contact Public Services and Procurement Canada at media@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca or 819-420-5501.
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Contacts
Major Indira Thackorie
Canadian Joint Operations Command
National Commemorations (Public Affairs)
Phone: 613-998-4008
Email: indira.thackorie@forces.gc.ca
Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-996-2353
Toll-Free: 1-866-377-0811
Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca
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