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CTV News
4 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Canada identifies previously unknown WWI grave in France
A person places a poppy on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier following a ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of the entombment at the National War Memorial, Wednesday, May 28, 2025 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld An investigation into a previously unidentified First World War grave in France has revealed it belongs to Canadian Capt. William Webster Wilson. Historical and archival research confirmed the identification, according to a news release from the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces. More details to come.
CBC
27-05-2025
- General
- CBC
King Charles opens 45th Parliament of Canada
IN PHOTOS | King Charles opens 45th Parliament of Canada King Charles is opening the 45th Parliament of Canada and delivering the throne speech before he and Queen Camilla pay their respects to Canada's fallen and mark the 25th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Tuesday. Final day of royal visit includes throne speech, wreath laying at National War Memorial
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Yahoo
Memorial Day tributes across Florida, nation as Americans honor the fallen
The Brief A traveling Vietnam memorial drew hundreds in Clermont, Fla., on Memorial Day. Ceremonies across Florida and the nation honored the sacrifices of U.S. service members. From local parks to Arlington Cemetery, the message was clear: they are never forgotten. CLERMONT, Fla. - On Memorial Day, the City of Clermont paused to honor the lives of those who gave everything for their country, with a poignant tribute centered around a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. What we know On Memorial Day, the City of Clermont hosted a powerful tribute centered on the Vietnam Traveling Wall — a scaled-down replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The wall, which features the names of more than 58,000 U.S. service members who died in the Vietnam War, drew large crowds to Waterfront Park. This is the second year the wall has visited Clermont, serving as a focal point for remembrance and honor. The event included patriotic music, rifle salutes, and a strong turnout from veterans and families alike. Meanwhile, other ceremonies took place across the country, including a major tribute at Arlington National Cemetery, where President Donald Trump laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. What we don't know While the event powerfully resonated with attendees, it's unclear whether the Vietnam Traveling Wall will return to Clermont in the coming years, or how many cities are on its future itinerary. Additionally, while the ceremonies deeply moved those present, the long-term impact on younger generations' understanding of military sacrifice remains to be seen. The backstory The Vietnam Traveling Wall is a replica created to make the experience of the national memorial accessible to those who can't visit Washington, D.C. First constructed in the 1980s, the wall has toured cities across the U.S., offering communities a personal and tangible connection to the Vietnam War and its legacy. Its presence in Clermont reflects a broader national tradition of honoring veterans in localized, heartfelt ways. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the site of the national Memorial Day observance, dates back to 1921 and serves as a symbol for all unidentified or missing U.S. service members. Local perspective In Clermont and throughout Florida, Memorial Day observances served as a reminder that the cost of war is both national and deeply personal. Local connections to the names on the wall made the experience especially poignant for residents. Veterans like Tuskegee Airman Daniel Keel offered living testimony to the sacrifices made by earlier generations, reinforcing the message that freedom is not free. In Orange County, local officials honored Gold Star families with speeches and wreath-laying, showing that remembrance doesn't just happen on the national stage—it starts at home. What they're saying Clermont hosted a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The scaled-down wall, bearing the names of more than 58,000 service members killed during the Vietnam War, drew hundreds to Waterfront Park for a powerful remembrance ceremony. "It remembers all the sacrifice that they had gone through," one visitor said. Families, veterans, and residents lined up to touch the engraved names—each one a reminder of lives lost and stories never forgotten. "My wife's ex-boyfriend is on there, who was my cousin," said one visitor, reflecting on the layered emotions the wall brings. Tuskegee Airman Daniel Keel reflected, "It wasn't until years later that I realized that gee, what we did was kind of unbelievable." President Donald Trump, at Arlington, honored the fallen. "They picked up their mantle of duty and service, knowing that to live for others meant always that they might die for others." He also addressed Gold Star families directly: "Thank you for giving America the brightest light in your lives." STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by the City of Clermont, the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall, and Fox News.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
OTTAWA, ON, May 26, 2025 /CNW/ - 10:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will arrive at the Senate of Canada Building for the delivery of the Speech from the Throne by His Majesty King Charles BuildingParliament HillNote for media: Open coverage 10:30 a.m. The Prime Minister and Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla will meet with Senate BuildingParliament HillNote for media: Closed to media 11:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will witness His Majesty King Charles III open the 45th Parliament of Canada and deliver the Speech from the BuildingParliament HillNote for media: Pooled coverage 11:55 a.m. The Prime Minister and Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla will pay their respects to Canada's fallen and mark the 25th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with a wreath-laying War MemorialNote for media: Open coverage 12:15 p.m. The Prime Minister will bid farewell to Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen War MemorialNote for media: Pooled coverage This document is also available at SOURCE Prime Minister's Office View original content: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CBS News
26-05-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Trump marks Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery
President Trump on Monday visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and delivered remarks at Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate Memorial Day by honoring those who have died while serving their country. "Every day the Republic stands is only possible because of those who did what had to be done when duty called," Mr. Trump said. "Our debt to them is eternal, and it does not diminish with time. It only grows and grows and grows with each passing year. The greatest monument to their courage is not carved in marble or cast in bronze. It's all around us, an American nation, 325 million strong." Before his remarks, the president laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a somber annual tradition for presidents, and one Mr. Trump participated in during his first term as president. He was accompanied by Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who stood behind him as he placed the wreath. "Each life honored here in Arlington was once full of the ordinary moments and quiet dreams of early sunrises, of good days and bad days, of celebrations and disappointments," Vance said. "For my fellow Americans, especially those watching on television, consider the sum of all the moments that make a good life, and now appreciate that countless strangers — people most of you never met — they gave up those moments in their own life so that we could enjoy them in ours. And that is what Memorial Day is all about." Early Monday, Mr. Trump posted a message on his social media platform Truth Social about Memorial Day, writing in all caps that he wished a "happy Memorial Day to all," including the "scum that spent the last four years trying to destroy our country through warped radical left minds." He went on to target immigration policies and accused "USA-hating judges who suffer from an ideology that is sick, and very dangerous for our country" of protecting criminals. Memorial Day honors those who died in uniform as a result of battle. Since the Revolutionary War, the Department of Veterans Affairs estimates more than 650,000 U.S. military personnel have died in battle. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, completed in 1932, represents the burial site of a soldier from World War I whose remains could not be identified. Unknown remains from later wars were added in 1958 and 1984. Earlier this month, the president proclaimed on Truth Social that the U.S. will designate new holidays to commemorate the end of World War I and World War II in Europe. "All over the World, the Allies are celebrating the Victory we had in World War II. The only Country that doesn't celebrate is the United States of America, and the Victory was only accomplished because of us," Mr. Trump said in that post. "I am hereby declaring a National Holiday in celebration of the Victories of World War I, where the Armistice was signed on November 11, 1918, and World War II, where the Victory date was May 8, 1945," he wrote. Nov. 11 is already a federal holiday, known as Veterans Day. May, 8, 1945, is generally known as Victory in Europe Day, or V-E Day, since the war in the Pacific lasted until the Japanese surrendered, which was announced on Aug. 14, 1945.
