Historical information
UN Memorial - Ottawa
National War
Memorial - Ottawa
The following text
is a copy of commemorative plates found on the memorial:
During the
20th century, over &,7 million Canadians left their families, friends
and homes to defend peace and freedom around the worls. They went to
war and, sadly, over 116.000 did not return and some
28.000 of them have no known grave.
The tomb of the Unknown Soldier represents all Canadians who die for
their country in all conflicts - past, present and future. The Unknown
Soldier fought and died near Vimy Ridge in France during WW1. His remains
were originally laid to rest in a nameless grave in the Cabaret-Rouge
cemetery in Souchez, France. His identity, his life and his hopes remain
unknown.
Approximately one in ten Canadians responded to the call to serve our
nation during First and Second World Wars and the Korean War. Of the
manay Canadians who served, more than 116.000 made the ultimate sacrifice
and did not return.
The National War Memorial, entitled "The Response",
was unveiled in May 1939 and was initially dedicated to commemorate
the tremendous response of Canadians, who served their country in the
First World War. In May 1982 it was rededicated to honour those who
served in the Second World War and the Korean War as well.
Today, the momument also serves as a reminder of the contributions
and sacrifices that Canadians are still making to preserve peace and
freedom trhoughout the world.
Many fought, many lost their lives. We will remember them.
War Memorial - Niagara on the Lake
Charles de Gaulle Memorial - Quebec
WW2 Commemorative Tour
Although if I did not participate in such tour (I just made photos
of the Bus when I stopped during my own trip), click on the photo to
see
specific tours like "Aviation tours" allowing you to visit Canadian
air shows (Oshkosh Wisconsin Air Show) and American air museums (exploring
New York’s biggest and best tributes to flight….the National
Warplane Museum, the Glen Curtiss Museum, the Cradle of Aviation Museum
on Long Island, the American Airpower Museum and the historic Airshow
in Rhinebeck).
Location information
The War
Memorials are located in the following Canadian cities: Niagara, Niagara
Park, Niagara on the Lake, Ottawa and Quebec. 
