Canadian Forces Farewell Parade
The military ceremony ended with a March Past.
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"Thank you very much for the kind words and solidarity you have shown me. I will always be grateful to you."
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Her Excellency delivered her final public address during her five-year mandate: "Working beside you over the past five years has given me a true measure of the integrity, courage and generosity of the members of Canada’s military. Everywhere I have been, I have witnessed your remarkable work and the inconceivable risks you take on a daily basis to build peace, provide emergency assistance and take part in reconstruction efforts around the world."
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Silver Cross Mother Mrs. Della Marie Morley also addressed Her Excellency during the military ceremony.
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"As our Commander-in-Chief, Her Excellency has visited thousands of Canadian Forces members across Canada and around the world," said the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Walter Natynczyk. "This farewell ceremony is a reflection of the unique and positive relationship that Her Excellency has maintained with the Canadian Forces since her appointment five years ago."
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“Her Excellency was instrumental in making sure the men and women of the Canadian Forces knew the level of support and the admiration Canadians had for them,” said the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Peter MacKay. “Her Excellency reminded us all of the very difficult and often dangerous work the Canadian Forces do at home and around the world on our behalf.”
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The Governor General also met with wounded soldier Private Tyler Kirbyson.
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The guard of honour also included veterans. Here, the Governor General took the time to exchange a few words with Veteran John Saunders.
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A military parade composed of 250 Canadian Forces members were on hand to bid farewell to their Commander-in-Chief. Her Excellency spoke with Warrent Officer Allen.
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To mark the end of the mandate of Canada’s 27th governor general, the Canadian Forces payed tribute to Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander in Chief of Canada, during a military ceremony on September 29, 2010. During the inspection of the guard of honour, Her Excellency stopped to speak to Master Corporal Haché.
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