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10R E M E M B R A N C E D A Y S P E C I A LTRIDENT, NOVEMBER 1, 2004Message de la Journée du Souvenir du Chef d’état-major de la DéfenseRemembrance day message from Chief of Defence StaffPar General Ray Henault<strong>the</strong> Chief of <strong>the</strong> Defence StaffPour tous les Canadiens, surtoutpour nous les milit<strong>air</strong>es, le jourdu souvenir est une oc<strong>ca</strong>sion touteparticuliere, <strong>ca</strong>r il nous permet denous rappeler et d honorer le sacrificede tous ceux qui nous ont precedeset de tous ceux qui continuenta porter fierement le flambeau enchoisissant de servir le <strong>ca</strong>nada.Nous devons tellement a ceshommes et a ces femmes. Grace aleur courage, a leur devouement et aleurs gestes altruistes durant les deuxguerres mondiales, la guerre decoree et les innombrables missionsde maintien de la paix, de retablissementde la paix et d aide humanit<strong>air</strong>e,ils ont enormement contribuea la securite dans le monde et continuentde le f<strong>air</strong>e. Nous leur devonstant, que jamais il ne sera possible denous acquitter de notre dette enverseux. Mais dans notre cœur, notreesprit et nos prieres, nous nous souvenonsd eux et leur sommes infinimentreconnaissants.Malgre le fait qu il y ait de moinsen moins d anciens combattants<strong>ca</strong>nadiens, le jour du souvenir revettoujours une importance au Canada.Pour tous les milit<strong>air</strong>es s qui lesanciens combattants ont passe leflambeau, le jour du souvenir leurrappelle pourquoi ils ont accepte deporter l uniforme pour proteger leCanada et l Amerique du Nord etpour contribuer a la paix et a la securitedans le monde.En effet, le monde a beaucoupchange et la nature des menacesqui nous guettent, encore plus. Enoutre, les barrieres entre les enjeuxnationaux et internationaux sonttombees. en prenant part aux effortsvisant a promouvoir la stabilite et amettre fin aux conflits outr-emer, lesforces <strong>ca</strong>nadiennes contribuent a lasecurite de la population <strong>ca</strong>nadienne.Par consequent, c est un grandhonneur pour moi d etre votredirigeant, et je suis tres fier de vousservir, vous, les membres des forces<strong>ca</strong>nadiennes, qui avez embrassé uneprofession des plus admirables.A la onzieme heure, du onziemejour, du onzieme mois, nousobserverons un moment de silenceen signe de notre reconnaissance a legard des hommes et des femmesqui ont fait le sacrifice supreme pourla defense de notre liberte et de lapaix. Nous leur rendrons hommageet nous nous souviendrons egalementde tous ceux qui sont rentres aupays, <strong>ca</strong>r leur vie, ainsi que la vie deleur famille, a ete changee a jamais.inspires par leur souvenir et guidespar leur exemple, nous reaffirmonsnotre engagement a defendre lesvaleurs faisant du Canada un paysque nous sommes fiers de servir etou il fait bon vivre.Nous nous souviendrons.By Général Ray HenaultChef d’état-major de la DéfenseRemembrance Day is a tremendousprivilege for all Canadians,particularly those of us in uniform.It affords us <strong>the</strong> opportunityto remember and honour <strong>the</strong> sacrificesof those who have gone beforeus—and those who continue to <strong>ca</strong>rryon that proud legacy by choosingto serve Canada.There is a tremendous and cumulativedebt o<strong>we</strong>d <strong>the</strong> men andwomen whose courage, dedi<strong>ca</strong>tionand selfless actions through twoworld wars, <strong>the</strong> Korean War andcountless peacekeeping, peacemakingand humanitarian assistancemissions contributed to andcontinue to ensure a more stableworld—a debt which never will be<strong>ca</strong>lled to account and could neverbe settled. But in our hearts and inour minds and in our prayers... <strong>we</strong>remember, and in so doing, <strong>we</strong>acknowledge that debt.Despite <strong>the</strong> diminishing ranks ofCanada’s war veterans, RemembranceDay will always be a signifi<strong>ca</strong>ntnational oc<strong>ca</strong>sion. For allservice men and women to whom<strong>the</strong> torch is passed, it is a reminder.A reminder of why <strong>we</strong> in uniformdo what <strong>we</strong> do to protect Canada,to protect North Ameri<strong>ca</strong>, and tocontribute to peace and security in<strong>the</strong> world.The world is a much changedplace—<strong>the</strong> nature of <strong>the</strong> threat evenmore changed—and <strong>the</strong> boundarybet<strong>we</strong>en <strong>the</strong> home front and <strong>the</strong>international environment has vanished.By taking part in efforts topromote stability and end conflictoverseas, <strong>the</strong> Canadian Forces contributesto <strong>the</strong> safety and security ofCanadians at home. And I am mostprivileged to lead, and most proudto serve <strong>you</strong>—<strong>the</strong> men and womenof <strong>the</strong> Canadian forces who sowillingly pursue a most admirableprofession.We will pause at <strong>the</strong> 11th hour of<strong>the</strong> 11th day of <strong>the</strong> 11th month as anexpression of our gratitude to <strong>the</strong>men and women who made <strong>the</strong> ultimatesacrifice in <strong>the</strong> defence offreedom and peace. We will paytribute to <strong>the</strong>ir memory, and <strong>we</strong> willalso remember those who returnedhome—<strong>the</strong>ir lives, and <strong>the</strong> lives of<strong>the</strong>ir families, forever changed.Inspired by <strong>the</strong>ir memory, and guidedby <strong>the</strong>ir example, <strong>we</strong> renew ourpledge to continue defending <strong>the</strong>values that make Canada a country<strong>we</strong> are proud to serve and proud to<strong>ca</strong>ll home.We will remember.The MORTGAGE CentreWe bring Canada’s leading lenders to <strong>you</strong>.Indal Technologies Inc. is best known forits shipboard helicopter launch and recoveryhandling systems, RAST & ASIST.At Indal Technologies Inc. <strong>we</strong> also designand build shipboard telescopic helicopterhangars and doors as <strong>we</strong>ll as advancedASW and Mine Countermeasures productsfor <strong>the</strong> world’s leading navies.Indal Technologies Inc. - redefining <strong>the</strong>parameters of reliability and efficiencythrough innovation.We Remember andSalute our Veterans3570 Hawkestone RoadMississauga, Ontario, L5C 2V8Tel: (905) 275-5300 • Fax: (905) 273-7004www.indaltech.comRod MacInnisand his teamwork for <strong>you</strong>—nota lender—so <strong>you</strong>receive honest,unbiased adviceon <strong>you</strong>r mortgage.You save timeand money andget <strong>the</strong> mortgage<strong>you</strong> want.Call today!MacInnis Mortgage Consultants99 Wyse Road, Suite 102Dartmouth, NS B3A 4S5mmo@mortgagecentre.com(902) 466-6707www.mortgagecentre.com/user/mmo

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