US EditionVictory in Europe Day commemorations underway in Toronto, Ottawa
- On Thursday, veterans, diplomats, military personnel, and leaders came together at Ottawa's National War Memorial and Toronto's Victory-Peace Monument to honor the 80th year since Victory in Europe Day and the Liberation of the Netherlands.
- These observances commemorate the events beginning on May 5, 1945, when German troops in the Netherlands capitulated to Canadian Lieutenant-General Charles Foulkes, followed by the widespread capitulation of remaining German units, leading to May 8 being proclaimed Victory in Europe Day.
- The commemorative events featured remarks from Canada’s top military leader, General Jennie Carignan, alongside Ottawa Mayor Olivia Chow, with veterans such as centenarian Fraser McKee participating in wreath-laying ceremonies and performances of well-known songs from World War II.
- Dutch Ambassador Margriet Vonno highlighted that the 7,600 Canadian soldiers buried in cemeteries across the Netherlands represent the significant sacrifice made during liberation, while Fraser McKee, a centenarian veteran, reflected that war’s impact has touched countless families across the country.
- The commemorations underline the heavy sacrifices made during the conflict and reflect ongoing gratitude, as organizers hope they reinforce the importance of peace and highlight Canadians' close alliance with the Netherlands.
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Veterans, diplomats, members of the Armed Forces and political leaders gathered Thursday at events across Canada commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. “Nearly every family knows somebody who suffered from the effect of war,” said Fraser McKee, a 100-year-old veteran who helped to lay a wreath at the Toronto ceremony. “This is to remember people that will have to go to war, as well as remembering those t…
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