Mayor Bevilacqua recognizes 75th anniversary of D-Day
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Vaughan committed to honouring past sacrifices for freedom
Mayor
Maurizio Bevilacqua issued the following statement on the 75th anniversary of
D-Day:
“Today
is a sombre reminder of the enduring sacrifice made by thousands of brave Canadian
soldiers on
D-Day – June 6, 1944.
“More
than 14,000 Canadian soldiers took part in the Allied invasion at Juno Beach, in
Normandy, France. In doing so, many lost their lives in this noble campaign to
ensure freedom prevailed over tyranny.
“This selfless
generation demonstrated courage by answering the call to preserve our freedom,
which has been safeguarded over time and cherished by countless citizens
worldwide.
“When
confronted with the horrors of the Second World War, Canadians felt a duty to
respond. Just as today, we continue to stand for peace and integrity in the
face of injustice and atrocity.
“Now,
more than ever, as the number of D-Day veterans declines year over year, it is
incumbent upon all of us to honour our servicemen and women so that our youth can
understand and appreciate one of the most significant events of our time.
“We are
saddened to lose our military heroes. But through our collective commitment to commemorate
their sacrifice, the memory of these brave men and women lives on – woven into
the fabric of our country’s identity for years to come.
“As we
recognize today’s 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, I
encourage everyone to pause and reflect on the freedoms we enjoy and to learn
more about this momentous date in Canadian and world history.”
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