York Region celebrates Veterans’ Week

For generations Canadians from coast to coast to coast 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.

As Canadians, we owe an immeasurable debt of gratitude to our veterans who have served in both World Wars, 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.

This year, as part of the act of remembrance, we acknowledge the 80th anniversary of the Raid on Dieppe, where more than 900 uniformed Canadians lost their lives. Commonly regarded as one of the darkest chapters in Canadian military history, the efforts and sacrifices made by so many brave Canadians in Dieppe played a pivotal role in the Second World War and the eventual victory of the Allied Forces.

As our men and women in uniform continue to protect our Canadian ideas 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 the vital contributions our veterans have made to the Canada we call home.

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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