6 May 2013
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the seventh anniversary of the Red Friday Campaign launch in Canada:
“Seven years ago today, Lisa Miller and Karen Boire launched the Red Friday movement in Canada. The premise of their campaign was simple: wear red on Fridays to show support for members of the Canadian Armed Forces who put their lives on the line defending our country’s peace and freedom.
“Since its inception, the campaign and related activities have generated significant awareness and appreciation of the many sacrifices made by our troops. It has also provided a focal point for every-day Canadians to demonstrate their profound gratitude and respect for those in uniform in a quiet deferential manner.
“As we mark this special anniversary, I salute the two founders of this movement and encourage Canadians to continue wearing red every Friday in honour of those defending our country’s sovereignty, its interests and its values both at home and abroad. It is a small yet significant gesture that means the world to those serving and to their families.”
