Governor General attends National Remembrance Day Ceremony

November 11, 2022

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser, attended the National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.

Their Excellencies were joined by this year’s National Silver Cross Mother, Mrs. Candy Greff, of Lacombe, Alberta. Mrs. Greff’s son, Master Corporal Byron Greff, died in Afghanistan on October 29, 2011. He was riding inside an armoured NATO bus when a suicide bomber detonated an explosives-filled car, which impacted the bus. MCpl Greff was the last Canadian soldier to lose his life in Afghanistan. Mrs. Greff placed a wreath on behalf of all Canadian mothers who have lost a child in military service to Canada.

A row of people in uniforms are standing outside of the National War Memorial.

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser, attended the National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2022-0287-018
The Governor General is walking on a red carpet towards the National War Memorial. She is wearing the Canadian Army uniform.

On Remembrance Day—and every day—let us honour the great service and sacrifice made by our veterans.

- Message from Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2022-0287-021
A group of children wearing red coats and hats is singing. They are outside. Someone who has their back to the camera is leading the choir.

Members of the Ottawa Children’s Choir participated this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2022-0287-030
A military padre is speaking at a podium in front of the National War Memorial.

Several people spoke during the Remembrance Day ceremony, including a military padre.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2022-0287-046
A wreath in honour of Queen ElizabethII is near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Ottawa. A sentinel is standing guard.

A special wreath in honour of Queen Elizabeth II was placed near the the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2022-0287-047
Governor General Mary Simon is saluting after placing a wreath on a stand at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. Several people are standing behind her.

History has shown that the members of our Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are devoted to serving this country and protecting the values we hold dear. They do so with professionalism and an unmatched sense of duty.

- Message from Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2022-0287-052
Mrs. Candy Greff is standing in front of two wreaths at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. A man is standing beside her, saluting. Several people are standing behind them.

Their Excellencies were joined by this year’s National Silver Cross Mother, Mrs. Candy Greff, of Lacombe, Alberta. Mrs. Greff’s son, Master Corporal Byron Greff, died in Afghanistan on October 29, 2011. Mrs. Greff placed a wreath on behalf of all Canadian mothers who have lost a child in military service to Canada.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2022-0287-054
People sitting in rows outside. Many of them are wearing military uniforms.

As we mark another Remembrance Day, I encourage everyone to listen to and share the stories of bravery and heroism that each veteran carries.

- Message from Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2022-0287-071
Governor General Mary Simon is shaking hands with a veteran. She is wearing the Canadian Army uniform.

As commander-in-chief, whenever there has been the opportunity to meet with serving members of the CAF or with veterans, I have seen first-hand their commitment and dedication to community and country. We can do no less than support them and their families for all that they do.

- Message from Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2022-0287-081
View of the crowd assembled for the Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial.

As we mark another Remembrance Day, I encourage everyone to listen to and share the stories of bravery and heroism that each veteran carries.

- Message from Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2022-0287-085
View of the crowd assembled for the Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.

I urge young people in particular to take on the mantle of remembrance and to learn how the sacrifice of veterans has changed the world. In this way, we honour the memories of the fallen and embrace the change that needs to happen to create the peaceful world we all deserve.

- Message from Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2022-0287-090
Governor General Mary Simon is saluting. She is wearing the Canadian Army uniform.

As commander-in-chief, whenever there has been the opportunity to meet with serving members of the CAF or with veterans, I have seen first-hand their commitment and dedication to community and country. We can do no less than support them and their families for all that they do.

- Message from Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2022-0287-091
Governor General Mary Simon is saluting. She is wearing the Canadian Army uniform. There is a crowd behind her.

History has shown that the members of our Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are devoted to serving this country and protecting the values we hold dear.

- Message from Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2022-0287-092
Governor General Mary Simon is saluting. She is wearing the Canadian Army uniform. There is a crowd behind her.

We honour the memories of the fallen and embrace the change that needs to happen to create the peaceful world we all deserve.

- Message from Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2022-0287-100
Governor General Mary Simon is saluting. She is wearing the Canadian Army uniform. There is a crowd behind her.

On Remembrance Day—and every day—let us honour the great service and sacrifice made by our veterans.

- Message from Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2022-0287-101

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