Canadian Army honours the memory of Corporal Justin Stark at memorial service
News Release
September 17, 2016 – Toronto, Ontario – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise’s) paraded to Central Presbyterian Church in Hamilton, Ontario today to honour the memory of one of their own, Corporal Justin Stark.
Corporal Stark passed away on October 29, 2011. Her Honour, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario presented members of his family with the Sacrifice Medal and the Memorial Cross at a memorial service. The Sacrifice Medal is a tangible and lasting form of recognition for the sacrifices made by members of the Canadian Armed Forces killed or wounded in the line of duty. The Memorial Cross is a gift from Canada, issued as a memento of personal loss on the part of the family of a deceased military member.
Quotes
“My thoughts are with the Stark family today as we remember Corporal Justin Stark. His loss is a reminder that we can always do better. The Canadian Armed Forces strive to continually improve our preventative measures and care for our members for not only their benefit, but their families as well.”
- Brigadier-General Stephen Cadden, Commander, 4th Canadian Division
“Corporal Justin Stark was a proud member of our Argyll family. We are very pleased to be able to honour him in this way, which we hope provides both closure and support for the Stark family.”
- Lieutenant-Colonel Peter St. Denis, Commanding Officer, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise’s)
Quick Facts
- The Canadian Army is committed to honouring and recognizing the valued contribution of its soldiers.
- The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise’s), Corporal Stark’s regiment, are pleased to be able to honour him at this memorial service.
- To receive a medal is a mark of honour and pride; however, the Sacrifice Medal and the Memorial Cross are awarded under sombre and grave circumstances. Members of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise’s) share their thoughts and prayers with the Stark family and honour the memory of Corporal Stark and his sacrifice.
- The Canadian Army will continue to support the Stark family as they continue their healing process.
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Captain Mike Wonnacott
Unit Public Affairs Representative
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise’s)
Phone: 905-869-7980
Email: Michael.Wonnacott@forces.gc.ca
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Photos
Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell presents Corporal Stark’s mother the Memorial Cross as a memento of her son’s loss and sacrifice for his country. Photo by: Sergeant Pierre Thériault, CFB Borden Imagery.
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise’s) parade into Hamilton’s Central Presbyterian Church to honour the memory and sacrifice of one of their own, Corporal Justin Stark. Photo by: Sergeant Pierre Thériault, CFB Borden Imagery
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