The Afghanistan Memorial Vigil is coming to Atlantic Canada. The vigil displays 192 plaques, representing 158 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel, a Canadian diplomat, a Department of National Defence contractor, a Canadian journalist who was embedded with the CAF and more than 40 United States Armed Forces members who were under Canadian command during operations in Afghanistan.
The Afghanistan Memorial Vigil remembers and honours those who have fallen in Afghanistan. It also acknowledges the bravery, dedication, valour and professionalism of all members of the Canadian Armed Forces who have served in Afghanistan and supported the mission.
Afghanistan Memorial Vigil Schedule
Fredericton, New Brunswick – October 2 – 4
Public Viewing Times
October 2-4: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily
Venue
Centennial building, 670 King Street
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island – October 9 - 11
Public Viewing Times
October 9: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
October 10: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
October 11: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Venue
Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 Richmond Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia – October 15 - 18
Public Viewing Times
October 15: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
October 16-18: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily
Venue
World Trade and Convention Centre, 1800 Argyle Street
St. John’s, Newfoundland – October 24 – 27
Public Viewing Times
October 24: 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
October 25-26: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
October 27: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Venue
Confederation building, 100 Prince Phillip Drive
For more information, visit http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/honours-history-military-memorials/Afghanistan-memorial-vigil.page
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Contact information:
Captain Kimberly Lemaire, Joint Task Force Atlantic Public Affairs, 902-427-3781, Kimberly.Lemaire@forces.gc.ca
