Veterans’ group notices boost in support following national tragedy
Posted Oct 30, 2014 7:42 am.
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It’s another sign that Canadians are looking for ways to grieve and help following acts of terror and national tragedy.
Only days after the deaths of Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent and Corporal Nathan Cirillo, calls and participation is up at the Canadian Legacy Project by 20 per cent.
The local veterans group that organizes the Field of Crosses along Memorial Drive and provides support for our country’s servicemen and women, says it’s certainly welcome after seeing support decline in the past few years.
“We’ve seen the increase, the Field of Crosses, and we appreciate that but we certainly need a lot more support. I don’t want to look a gift-horse in the mouth but our veterans are suffering and it doesn’t take much to walk up to a man or woman in uniform, and shake their hand, thanking them for their service,” President Dave Howard said.
“Certainly tragedy occurred in Ottawa and Québec. If any positive came out of it, it’s that Canadians are becoming more aware of our military and the fact that they’re putting their lives on the line every day. Every day they put their uniform on, they’re in harm’s way,” Howard added. “Something happened on our soil; it’s a cowardly attack but at the same token, our soldiers stand arm-in-arm and they will get through this with the support of all Canadians.”
The 8th Annual Veterans Food Drive kicks off on November 1 and runs until November 15.
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