Vimy Ridge Day Honours the Courage and Sacrifice of Canadian Soldiers

www.NewsAdvertiser.comVimy Ridge Day Honours the Courage and Sacrifice

of Canadian Soldiers

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

April 9 marked the 103 Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. The four-day battle, which occurred from April 9-12, 1917 in Vimy, France. Terry Kuzyk, President of the Royal Canadian Legion No. 39 in Vegreville paid homage to the soldiers who fought bravely in that battle. Kuzyk lowered the Canadian flag at the Legion Branch, and lowered the Canadian flag and placed a wreath at the cenotaph located at 4922-45 Ave. at sunrise on April 9. Kuzyk stated, “We commemorate this event for two reasons. Firstly, it is considered to be a defining moment in the Canadian Army’s contribution to the victory in the First World War and secondly, because of the sacrifice of over 10,000 Canadian soldiers’ who were killed or wounded, to obtain this Victory.” The Legion is a non-profit organization which assists Vegreville and surrounding communities, with a focus on Veterans and First Responders.

The Canadian flag at the cenotaph in Vegreville was lowered to half-mast at sunrise on April 9 to pay homage to the Canadian soldiers who fought bravely in that battle.