Governor General Inaugurates the Beechwood National Memorial Centre
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, arrived on the vis-à-vis for the inauguration of the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, held on April 7, 2008, at the Beechwood Cemetery, in Ottawa.
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The Governor General inspected the guard upon her arrival at the Beechwood Cemetery.
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In her speech, the Governor General explained how honoured she was to inaugurate this new commemorative centre within the Beechwood Cemetery
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The Governor General and the Chair of the Beechwood Cemetery Foundation, Ms. Grete Hale, visiting the Hall of Colours that features the laid-up colours of Canada's army, air force and naval regiments.
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The Governor General and the Chair of the Beechwood Cemetery Foundation take part in the official cake cutting to mark the 135th anniversary of the cemetery.
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The Governor General and the and the Chair of the Beechwood Cemetery Foundation, Ms. Grete Hale unveiled a commemorative plaque.
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