80th Anniversary Commemoration - Legacy of Remembrance

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A Message from our President Mike Babin

Thank you for registering! I’m very pleased to invite you to Ottawa for the weekend of August 14-17 to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of V-J Day. It will be a weekend of conversation, sharing memories, solemn commemoration, learning, fine dining, inspired entertainment and more.

Here's an Update for Attendees:

1. View Our Activities

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Thursday, August 14
  Evening Arrival Meet and Greet Reception
Friday, August 15
Morning Commemoration Ceremony at National War Memorial (Public event)
Afternoon Breakout Sessions for Learning and Memory Exchange
Evening Movie and Conversation Night
Saturday, August 16
Morning Visit to Hong Kong Veterans Memorial Wall (Public event)
Afternoon Tour and Presentation at Canadian War Museum
Evening Gala Reception & Dinner with Great Entertainment
Sunday, August 17
Morning Farewell Breakfast

2. Registration is now Closed

For those attending, your registration fee includes:

  • 3 breakfasts
  • 2 lunches
  • 2 receptions
  • War Museum Tour
  • Entertainment
  • 1 Gala Dinner
  • Shuttle buses between venues

3. Reserve Your Room

Registered, but no rooms available? Please contact Kathie Carlson at 1-403-327-2799 or our reunion centre for options and assistance. If this link doesn't open your email programme, copy and paste the following into the address line:
2025reunion@hkvca.ca

80th Details, Inclusions and Costs

Visit our Details page to access parking and transportation information plus package inclusion and costs.

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Want to Help or Need More Information?

Contact the Committee. (If this link does not generate an email window, copy and paste the following into the address line in your email programme: 2025reunion@hkvca.ca)

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Last updated: July 1, 2025