Harper Government Announces Funding for War Memorial Dedicated to Jewish Veterans
(firmenpresse) - NORTH YORK, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 11/07/11 -- Today, the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, announced up to $28,715 in federal government support for a project in North York, Ontario to honour Veterans and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Minister Blaney was joined by Mark Adler, Member of Parliament for York Centre. This funding, provided through the Community War Memorial program, will go to support the construction of the new Jewish War Veterans of Canada Memorial.
"It is our sacred duty to remember and honour the brave men and women who served Canada so selflessly. Our Veterans have fought for our freedom and these memorials are symbols of their accomplishments," said Minister Blaney at an unveiling ceremony in North York today. "It is gratifying to know that younger generations have a special place like the Jewish War Veterans of Canada Memorial to reflect on our country's proud military history."
"The Jewish War Veterans of Canada Memorial reflects the appreciation held by the community for our local heroes. Supporting the construction of new memorials is one way our Government is working to ensure the sacrifices of our Veterans will not be forgotten," said Mark Adler, Member of Parliament for York Centre.
The War Memorial located on the Sherman Campus of the United Jewish Appeal Federation is a project of the Jewish War Veterans of Canada-Toronto Post. The black polished granite memorial, surrounded by a twenty-foot diameter pad of interlocking brick, commemorates and honours the Jewish people who perished and those who served in the Canadian Forces during the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, all peacekeeping missions and Afghanistan.
Through the Community War Memorial Program, our Government is fulfilling its commitment to further commemorate the courage and sacrifices of our Veterans and members of our armed forces by bringing individuals, groups and businesses together to build new cenotaphs and monuments.
Applications to the Community War Memorial Program can be submitted at any time during the year and are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Interested non-profit groups and other organizations may be eligible for funding to build new memorials or to make major additions to existing ones.
Veterans' Week is a time when all Canadians come together to honour those who have sacrificed to make our world a safer place. This Veterans' Week, make remembrance more than something you feel, make it something you do. How will you remember? For information on Veterans' Week, services and benefits and VAC social media communities visit veterans.gc.ca.
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Janice Summerby
Media Relations Advisor
Veterans Affairs Canada
613-992-7468
Codie Taylor
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs
613-996-4649
Robert Macdonald
Senior Communications Advisor, Ontario
Veterans Affairs Canada
705-568-4203
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