Funeral of General Ramsey Withers
The ceremony celebrated the life and legacy of General Withers.
Sat, 01/10/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2015-0002-031
The Governor General attended the funeral of former Chief of the Defence Staff, General Ramsey Withers.
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"During his 35 years of regular service, as well as his six years of reserve service with the Governor General’s Foot Guards, General Withers achieved great things for Canada," said His Excellency. "He served in the Korean War and was a Commander of the Order of Military Merit; at the end of his career, he also made strong contributions as a public servant and volunteer."
Sat, 01/10/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2015-0002-029
The ceremony took place at the Beechwood Cemetery, the National Cemetery of Canada, in Ottawa.
Sat, 01/10/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2015-0002-042
On behalf of all Canadians, the Governor General offered his condolences to the family of General Withers.
Sat, 01/10/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2015-0002-049