HKVCA -> Convention '09 and Wall Dedication

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HKVCA Information Centre

Latest Updates:
Schedule of Events (PDF) and details on the Wall Unveiling and Dedication Ceremony

Events Description

Other Convention/Wall Pages and Forms :
- Memorabilia Room
- Hotel
- Witness-to-History and Volunteer Form(PDF)
- Cash Draw Tickets (PDF)

You can also print out the information contained in the main package letter. (PDF)

Area Map - Annotated with event locations and details

This page is your online one-stop source of the latest information about the historic events that will take place in Ottawa this coming August. Check here often as we will be updating the information frequently! Last updated: 10 Aug.

The Wall will be a lasting memorial to the 1,975 Canadian men and women who were sent to assist the British in defending Hong Kong against the Japanese invasion

Schedule of Events

Available here in PDF format, suitable for printing.

Memorial Wall Unveiling and Dedication Ceremony

On Saturday, August 15, 2009 the HKVCA will dedicate a Memorial honouring the 1,976 Canadians who sailed to Hong Kong in 1941 to assist the British in defending the colony against the Japanese invasion.

The dedication ceremony will include a ceremony of remembrance, a performance by the Hong Kong Children’s Symphony Orchestra and the unveiling of the monument.

The Royal Canadian Legion Colour Party will arrive at 10:40 am and assume position waiting the arrival of the Hong Kong Veterans. The ceremony will commence at 11:00 am. At 12:15 pm, upon completion of the event, there will be photo opportunities.

The memorial is constructed in Ottawa at the corner of King Edward Avenue and Sussex Drive. For anyone driving to the ceremony, there is parking at the NRC Building. Please use any of the Sections marked 154 as well as any spaces at the back of the building. (Do not park in the designated ‘visitors’ areas, as you will be ticketed.)

Notes

A Medical Team (supplied by Veterans Affairs Canada) will provide full medical support to serve the veterans 24 hours a day at the hotel and at all scheduled events.
Bus Transportation to all scheduled events will be provided by Veterans Affairs Canada
Included in the Information Package to be picked up at the Lord Elgin Hotel, will be Name Tags (to be used for event entries), Dinner Tickets and a Detailed Itinerary.

Volunteers

Thanks to all who signed up as volunteers.
You can still sign up on the Volunteers form and a committee member will contact you.

Need Assistance?
If you have any questions or comments or would like more information about the Memorial Wall Unveiling & Dedication and Convention- please contact:
Derrill Henderson:
613-829-5033
Cell: 613-601-5033
Email: derrill@sympatico.ca