October 29, 2013
Toronto – On behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Parm Gill, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Member of Parliament for Brampton–Springdale, will join the Board of Directors of the Juno Beach Centre Association and its partners, Atout France and the Normandy Tourism Board, to officially launch a national campaign commemorating next year’s 70th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.
This event will also include a screening of the film "They Walk With You."
Veterans’ Week is a special opportunity for Canadians to honour all those who sacrificed so much to make this a better world. This Veterans’ Week, show you remember by attending a Remembrance Day ceremony, visiting a local cenotaph or monument, sharing your thoughts on remembrance online, or proudly wearing a poppy. Learn more by visiting veterans.gc.ca.
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