Repatriation of the Remains of Major Scott Foote

November 19, 2016 – Trenton, Ont. – National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces

Media are invited to attend the repatriation ceremony for Major Scott Foote, member of 1st Canadian Division Kingston, at 8 Wing Trenton on Sunday. Major Foote died recently in Amman, Jordan from circumstances not directly related to military operations.

When: 2 p.m., Sunday, November 20, 2016

Where: Passenger Terminal, 6 North Star West, 8 Wing Trenton

What: A repatriation ceremony for the remains of Major Scott Foote, a logistics officer from 1st Canadian Division Headquarters, based at Canadian Forces Base Kingston, will take place on the east ramp at 8 Wing Trenton.

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Notes to editor / news director:

Media are asked to arrive no later than 1:15 p.m. and satellite trucks no later than 12 p.m. for escort onto ramp. No exception. Media are asked to contact Lieutenant Karyn Mazurek to confirm attendance no later than 9 a.m. on Sunday, November 20.

Contacts

Lieutenant Karyn Mazurek
Public Affairs Officer
8 Wing/Canadian Forces Base Trenton
Tel: 1-613-243-7330
Email: Karyn.Mazurek@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