April 22, 2013
Republic of Korea — The Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister for La Francophonie, will accompany Canadian Veterans of the Korean War as they participate in the Revisit Korea Program to mark the 60th anniversary of the Korean War.
Ceremony of Remembrance: 60th anniversary of the Korean War
Location: Canadian Korean War Memorial Garden (Republic of Korea)
Date: April 24, 2013
Time: 10:30 a.m. (local time)
The ceremony will include remarks by dignitaries, wreath layings and participation of the Korean War Veterans. Minister Blaney and Canadian Veterans of the Korean War will be available for media interviews.
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Media Enquiries:
Janice Summerby
Media Relations Advisor
Veterans Affairs Canada
Phone: 613-992-7468
Jean-Christophe de Le Rue
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs
Phone: 613-996-4649>
