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CANADIAN PEACEKEEPING |
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VETERANS ASSOCIATION |
CANADIAN MILITARY CONFLICT CASUALTY FIGURES
LEST WE FORGET
CONFLICT YEARS CASUALTIES
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Boer War 1899-1902 242
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First World War 1914-1918 61,332
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Second World War 1939-1945 44,893
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Korean War 1950-1953 516
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United Nations Peacekeeping 1947-2006 115
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Multinational Peacekeeping 1954-2007 8
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Gulf War 1991-1992 0
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NATO in Somalia 1992-1993 0
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NATO in Southwest Asia 2001-2006 6
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NATO in Yugoslavia 2002-2006 12
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NATO in Afghanistan 2002-2007 66
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TOTAL 1899-2007 107,190
WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM
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Press Release: Russ Hiebert MP and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence
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Russ Hiebert
Member of Parliament South Surrey-White Rock-Cloverdale Parliamentary Secretary |
News Release |
For Immediate Release August 9, 2007
Russ is joined by Brig General (ret.) Darrell Dean at the Crescent Beach Legion Cenotaph
Hiebert Honours Sacrifice of Canadian Peacekeepers
(South Surrey) – Conservative MP Russ Hiebert spoke at a local ceremony of remembrance honouring Canadian peacekeepers who have served internationally.
"Through two world wars and other international conflicts, Canadians have fought and died to defend our civilization," Mr. Hiebert said. "And, over the last several decades, Canadians have joined with peacekeepers from many other countries to stand between opposing forces in trouble spots in the hope of bringing lasting peace and stability."
Mr. Hiebert said that over the decades Canadian peacekeepers have monitored numerous cease-fires in the Middle East, Cyprus, India and Pakistan, Nigeria, Mozambique, Guatemala, and other countries around the world. They have monitored elections to ensure that they are fair and democratic. And they have delivered aid to countries such as Sri Lanka and Nicaragua, which were crippled by natural disasters.
"Our peacekeepers have brought guidance and oversight to nations seeking stability through democratic governance – and they are continuing to do this as we speak, often in very difficult circumstances. And in every case, on every mission, the presence of Canadian peacekeepers has demonstrated to the rest of the world those values that Canada cherishes," Mr. Hiebert said.
Mr. Hiebert spoke of the many sacrifices Canadian soldiers have made in the cause of peace. He said, "There is the sacrifice of distance and separation from their homes, families and loved ones. The sacrifice of discomfort and a standard of living that is often significantly lower than what we are accustomed to in Canada. And, the sacrifice of injury, and even of death, to protect, provide, and stand up for those values that form the core of Canadian society: peace, freedom, justice, and the rule of law."
"It is right, therefore, that we honour our peacekeepers – and not only honour them, through occasions and days such as this, but thank them as well, for we owe them a tremendous debt of gratitude," concluded Mr. Hiebert.
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