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Ladies and gentlemen, is a source of pride, as Colonel Chief Minister, my wife and I can
Canada to participate in the parade in the afternoon best two reserve regiment, the Royal Regiment
Canada Scots and Toronto have received your new color. I know that as always, and stored
Traditions and principles enshrined in the Protection of colors. And to know Toronto and Scottish
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother's first regiment, and it is a chance for me, as I see
Fortunately, after my grandmother had to walk in the footsteps of his sixty - three years of partnership with their
Regiment, I can only say that this is something that means a lot to me.
Because we gather to celebrate this special occasion, we remember the past generations and large
Price, service and sacrifice shown by ancestors over a century.
Color is one that I have provided you with embroidered our names are all familiar: Vimy,
Somme, Ypres, Dunkirk, Rhineland, named before we fight terror and remember
First World War, violence and bloodshed, lengthy and costly defeat against the Nazis and courses before
Extraordinary dedication, bravery and Canada's soldiers fought shoulder to shoulder flexibility
Commonwealth's brother, home to thousands of Crown and Country is at a distance of several miles.
Today, both the best traditions of their predecessors, only this time on his regiment's
Golan Heights and other areas, including Sudan, and, of course, has been sent to Afghanistan. I
That two regiments of the past two years, four soldiers have been between three
Operations in Afghanistan, difficult and dangerous environments that have worked in Helmand and down
In Kandahar, often direct and indirect attacks constantly under threat. I can only imagine how
Incredibly demanding and difficult work hard such conditions there, unknown and must be hostile.
Miraculously no one was killed by his regiment. I know, but, that two of its soldiers
Injured in Afghanistan, and I'm so relieved that I am making is both a full recovery.
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