Today has been declared a National Day of Honour by Royal Proclamation in recognition and commemoration of Canada’s military mission in Afghanistan. The National Day of Honour will be commemorated in Ottawa and across Canada with several events, including a parade that will begin at the Canadian War Museum and travel along the Memorial Route to Parliament Hill. A moment of silence will be held across the country to reflect upon the sacrifices made during the mission. In addition, from May 4 to 9, Canadians injured in Afghanistan will proudly pass the last Canadian flag flown in Afghanistan from Canadian Forces Base Trenton to the Afghanistan Commemoration Parade in Ottawa, in a relay of six cities in six days. The flag will then be presented to the Prime Minister. The Afghanistan Memorial Vigil, constructed by our troops in Kandahar and repatriated to Canada, will also commemorate the hard work, dedication and sacrifice of the men and women during Canada’s mission in Afghanistan, and will recognize the support of military families, friends, and all Canadians. The Vigil will be on display in the Hall of Honour on Parliament Hill during the parade. http://pm.gc.ca