BEACONSFIELD, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Oct. 9, 2014) - The official inauguration ceremony for Heroes Park, a permanent symbol honouring all military personnel, police, firefighters, paramedics and first responders will be held on October 15. The Governor General of Canada, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, the Mayor of Beaconsfield, Georges Bourelle and Heroes Committee Chairman, Major Richard Gratton, will be on site for this occasion.
Located in Shore Park in Beaconsfield, this unique Canadian location will honour the service and sacrifice of the men and women who have died in the course of their official duties. It will consist of a cenotaph and several paths dedicated to the various honoured organizations.
| Date and time: | Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at 1 p.m. |
| Location: | Shore Park in Beaconsfield, 288 Beaconsfield Blvd. (across from Centennial Park) |
| Event: | Inauguration of Heroes Park and Cenotaph |
| Speakers: | His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and other dignitaries |
Programme:
Ceremony and 21 gun salute
Speeches
Please note that the dignitaries will be available for interviews following the event.
To learn more about Heroes Park: heroespark.org
Contact Information:
Communication Advisor for Heroes Park
514 252-2777, ext. 4653
brian.naud@forces.gc.ca
Caterina Pompeo
Division Head, Communications
City of Beaconsfield
514 428-4400, ext. 4453
caterina.pompeo@beaconsfield.ca