Canadian Forces Appreciation Night
On this occasion, His Excellency, as Commander-in-Chief, and General Tom Lawson participated in the ceremonial puck drop at the beginning of the Ottawa Senators’ game against the Dallas Stars.
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His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, attended Canadian Forces Appreciation Night hosted by the Ottawa Senators on Sunday, November 3, 2013. at Canadian Tire Centre. Upon his arrival, His Excellency was greeted by Canadian Forces Chief Warrant Officer Kevin C. West (right) and the Chief of the Defence Staff General Tom Lawson (centre).
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General Tom Lawson presented the Canadian flag that was flown in Kandahar, Afghanistan, to Mr. Cyril Leeder, President of the Ottawa Senators.
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His Excellency saluted during the national anthems
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Canadian Forces Appreciation Night is an annual event that publicly thanks and recognizes the soldiers, sailors, airmen and airwomen of our Canadian Armed Forces. Ottawa Senators player Bobby Ryan signed autographs to Canadian Armed Forces members.
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