Did you know Canada.. Today, April 9th, is Vimy Ridge Day, honouring Canadian troops and the First World War Battle of Vimy Ridge 96 years ago.
Not a public holiday, but this day has been observed since 2003. By law, it is required that the Canadian flag on the Peace Tower of Parliament Hill in Ottawa be lowered to half-mast today. Small ceremonies also take place the Canadian National War Memorial in Ottawa, the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France and other areas across Canada.
The Battle was fought April 9-14, Canadian Corps suffered 10,602 casualities, 3598 were killed and the rest injured.
Today, we remember these brave troops and honour them, lest we forget.
Visit the Canadian War Museum for more information on this battle, share it with your family, and discuss it at the dinner table tonight. Some of our grandparents or great-grantparents would have fought in this battle, let's remember them today.
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