Canadian Veterans Memorial Parade and Ceremony

Sunday, November 5th, 2006

VETERANS TO BE HONOURED AS CANADIAN VETERANS’MEMORIAL IS UNVEILED AT WATERLOO’S VETERANS’ GREEN PARK
In cooperation with the City of Waterloo, hundreds of veterans, regular and reserve force military personnel, cadets, politicians and civilians will gather, as Canada’s first multi-dimensional tribute to veterans is unveiled at Veterans’ Green Park 50 University Ave. W. in Waterloo, Ontario Canadian

Agenda:
12:00 – Parade formation (MacGregor Public - King and Central)
12:15 – Inspection of Quarter Guard by His Honorable Lieutenant Governor, James K. Bartleman
12:30 – Commencement of Parade to Veterans’ Green Park (Central Street to King Street to University Avenue)
12:35 -1:00pm – Flypast of military warplanes
1:00 – Welcome and Introductions, Master of Ceremonies Mike Edwards, President KW Naval Association
Sing – O’Canada
Opening Reflection – Pastor Paul Ellingham
Act of Remembrance – Last PostLament
Moment of Silence
Reveille
Greetings from Lt. Governor of Ontario – His Honour James K. Bartleman
Welcome and history of project – Kathryn Shawcross-Damman
Greetings from:MP Andrew Telegdi
MPP Elizabeth Witmer
Region of Waterloo Chair, Ken Seiling
Mayor of Waterloo, Herb Epp
Mac Voisin, Honorary Chair, Chairman M&M Meat Shops
Dr. Gary Steinhoff
Mr. Leighton Steinhoff - Veteran
Ms. Renee Murray
Timothy P. Schmalz, Artist
1:40 – Official Unveiling
2:00 – “God Save the Queen”
2:05 – Closing
Reception to follow at the Kitchener Waterloo Naval Association
315 Weber Street North, Waterloo

Parking available at: Waterloo Collegiate Institute, St. Michael’s School (University and Hazel) and Manulife Financial – 380 Weber Street North (shuttle service available)

Artist Timothy Schmalz is seen here with memorial