May 25, 2015
OTTAWA — Media are invited to attend the unveiling of a commemorative plaque by Defence Minister Jason Kenney on May 25 at the Valour Building. The building was renamed during the National Day of Honour commemoration in May 2014, following the end of Canada’s mission in Afghanistan.
The plaque will recognize the 20 military personnel who served with the Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan, and were awarded the Star of Military Valour for self-sacrifice or devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy.
When: May 25, 2015, 11:00 a.m..
Where: The Valour Building, 151 Sparks Street
What: The unveiling of a plaque to name the Valour Building and recognize the 20 recipients of the Star of Military Valour, the highest decoration awarded during the mission in Afghanistan.
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Some recipients of the Star of Military Valour will be in attendance and available for interviews upon request. Media are asked to arrive no later than 10:30 a.m.
Media wishing to attend are kindly asked to RSVP. No parking is available at the Valour Building. Media must be accredited through the Parliamentary Press Gallery.
Lauren Armstrong
Office of the Minister of National Defence
(613) 996-3100
lauren.armstrong2@forces.gc.ca
Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-996-2353
Toll-Free: 1-866-377-0811
Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca
