11 September 2011
New York City, New York
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today honoured the Canadian victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks by participating in a memorial in New York City.
“Today, as we recall the senseless and cowardly attacks of September 11, we honour and mourn those Canadians who died on that tragic day,” said Prime Minister Harper. “I would also like to extend my gratitude to the British Garden Memorial Trust for their initiative to expand the garden as a memorial to Canadian victims – a place where families, friends and Canadians will be able to pay their respects for years to come.”
On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 innocent people died in horrific acts of terrorism in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania. To honour the British victims of these attacks, the Garden was created near Ground Zero. Today, this honour was extended to Canadians and other Commonwealth victims of the attacks as a meaningful gesture of solidarity.
“Though we are not immune to the threat of terrorism, our society is vigilant and resilient. Canada will stand firm with our allies, defending and protecting our democratic values – freedom, human rights and the rule of law – in the hope of a more secure and peaceful world,” added Prime Minister Harper.
