Canadian Forces Appreciation Night
On this occasion, His Excellency, as Commander-in-Chief, participated in the ceremonial puck drop at the beginning of the Ottawa Senators’ game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
(Left to right) Brigadier-General Hilary Jaeger, Major-General Christine Whitecross, His Excellency, Vice-Admiral Bruce Donaldson and Rear-Admiral Jennifer Bennett.
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His Excellency was greeted by Vice-Admiral Bruce Donaldson, Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff.
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Everyone stood proud as the national anthems played.
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His Excellency and Vice-Admiral Donaldson met four female Canadian Forces members who conducted a rappelling demonstration onto the ice.
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Canadian Forces Appreciation Night is an annual event that publicly thanks and recognizes the soldiers, sailors, airmen and airwomen of our Canadian Forces.
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Lieutenant Mark Noël (Royal 22e Régiment) and Captain Dennis Noël (Public Affairs Officer) were among those who attended the game.
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His Excellency attended a Canadian Forces Appreciation Night hosted by the Ottawa Senators on April 22, 2013, at Scotiabank Place.
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