York Region celebrates Veterans' Week

For generations, Canadians from every corner of the country have stepped forward to serve and sacrifice for our country. Hundreds of thousands have fought, and continue to serve, so we have the freedom to live in peace. 

In the days leading up to Remembrance Day on November 11, we celebrate Veterans’ Week and take an opportunity to learn from those who have served and sacrificed for our country. It is a time for each of us to develop a deeper understanding of the vital contributions our veterans have made to the country we call home. 

As Canadians, we owe an immeasurable debt of gratitude to our veterans who have served in the First World War, Second World War, the Korean War, the Gulf War, the mission in Afghanistan and other military conflicts across the world. We also owe our thanks to those who continue to volunteer and serve today. 

Canada has a long history of working with the United Nations to help defend and maintain peace around the world. Over the last 75 years, more than 125,000 Canadian Armed Forces members have served in international peacekeeping efforts in dozens of countries. This year, as part of the act of remembrance, we recognize and remember their courage, service and sacrifice. 

As our men and women in uniform continue to protect our Canadian ideals of democracy, freedom and peace, the week leading up to Remembrance Day is a time for each of us to develop a deeper understanding of our veterans. 

In wearing a poppy and participating in ceremonies of remembrance, we honour those who volunteered, sacrificed, served, fought and died for our freedom. 

On behalf of York Regional Council and our residents, I extend my deepest gratitude to our veterans, Canadians in uniform and their families. We are truly grateful.

Lest we forget.
 
Wayne Emmerson
York Region Chairman and CEO

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