Dates of Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan to also be inscribed on National War Memorial and Promenade Building in Ottawa to be renamed The Valour Building.
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May 8, 2014 – Ottawa – Veterans Affairs Canada
On the eve of the National Day of Honour, Veterans Affairs Minister Julian Fantino today announced that a permanent national memorial to Canada’s mission in Afghanistan will be constructed in the nation’s capital. The memorial, to be unveiled in 2017, will specifically recognize and honour the hard work, courage and personal sacrifices made by Canadians while in service to their country during the Afghanistan conflict between 2001 and 2014.
Minister Fantino also announced that the National War Memorial, which is the central place of remembrance for those who have served, will be inscribed with the dates of Canada’s mission in Afghanistan (2001–2014) and that a ceremony to unveil the inscription will be held later in 2014.
In addition, Minister Fantino announced that La Promenade Building, on Sparks Street in Ottawa, will be renamed The Valour Building in honour of the bravery displayed by Canada’s best in Afghanistan.
For more information on Canada’s mission in Afghanistan, please visit veterans.gc.ca.
Nicholas Bergamini
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs
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Media Relations
Veterans Affairs Canada
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