Remembering Vimy Ridge Today

Apr. 9th, 2017 at 9:00 AM

Today is the 100th anniversary since the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

This battle is one of the most famous of the First World War, and is of special significance to Canadians. As the 100th anniversary since the battle, the ceremonies to be held in Canada as well as at the Vimy Monument in France will be unique today.

Here's honouring the Canadian soldiers who died at Vimy Ridge on this day (and the days surrounding it) back on April 9th (to the 12th), 1917.
in 9 to 12 April 1917. They served their country well, and paid the ultimate price. It is only fair, right that we acknowledge them today on this anniversary.

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bradleyclark_47

Apr. 10th, 2017 11:25 pm (UTC)

Been keeping a low profile lately but still read your blog with interest. I had the privilege of being able to visit Vimy Ridge and Beaumont Hamel, on deployment with the RCN, and both places feel both eerie and holy at the same time

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