Repatriation of fallen Canadian Armed Forces members

May 6, 2020

As Commander-in-Chief, the Governor General attended the repatriation ceremony for the six Canadian Armed Forces members killed in a helicopter crash during Operation REASSURANCE.

During the ceremony, Her Excellency offered support to the members of the Canadian Armed Forces and their families and loved ones.

CAF members, including a bagpiper watch as a coffin, carried by CAF members, is taken off a plane.

As Commander-in-Chief, the Governor General attended the repatriation ceremony for the six Canadian Armed Forces members killed in a helicopter crash during Operation REASSURANCE.

  • Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG05-2020-0057-012
CAF members carry a coffin to the hearse. A bagpiper is in the forefront of the picture.

As Commander-in-Chief, the Governor General attended the repatriation ceremony for the six Canadian Armed Forces members killed in a helicopter crash during Operation REASSURANCE.

  • Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG05-2020-0057-015
An overall picture of CAF members carrying a coffin to the hearse.

As Commander-in-Chief, the Governor General attended the repatriation ceremony for the six Canadian Armed Forces members killed in a helicopter crash during Operation REASSURANCE.

  • Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG05-2020-0057-017
The Governor General salutes a coffin as it is placed in a hearse.

As Commander-in-Chief, the Governor General attended the repatriation ceremony for the six Canadian Armed Forces members killed in a helicopter crash during Operation REASSURANCE.

  • Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG05-2020-0057-027
Family members of the deceased embrace each other beside a hearse.

As Commander-in-Chief, the Governor General attended the repatriation ceremony for the six Canadian Armed Forces members killed in a helicopter crash during Operation REASSURANCE.

  • Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG05-2020-0057-034
The Governor General salutes a coffin as it is placed in a hearse. The Prime Minister is standing behind her.

As Commander-in-Chief, the Governor General attended the repatriation ceremony for the six Canadian Armed Forces members killed in a helicopter crash during Operation REASSURANCE.

  • Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG05-2020-0057-047
Family members of the deceased walk towards the hearse. The Governor General and the Prime Minister are standing near the hearse.

As Commander-in-Chief, the Governor General attended the repatriation ceremony for the six Canadian Armed Forces members killed in a helicopter crash during Operation REASSURANCE.

  • Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG05-2020-0057-057
Six hearses are parked beside each other.

As Commander-in-Chief, the Governor General attended the repatriation ceremony for the six Canadian Armed Forces members killed in a helicopter crash during Operation REASSURANCE.

  • Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG05-2020-0057-067

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