9/11 Memorial Plaque - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
N 45° 25.681 W 075° 41.749
18T E 445568 N 5030734
This plaque is located on the grounds of the United States Embassy in Canada.
Waymark Code: WM90JB
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/09/2010
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On September 11,2005:
Across the United States and Canada, ceremonies honoured the memories of the nearly 3,000 victims who died when terrorists launched a bloody attack on American soil on Sept. 11, 2001.
Meanwhile in Canada, Prime Minister Paul Martin joined U.S. Ambassador David Wilkins in paying tribute to the victims of the attacks.
At a gathering of about 200 dignitaries at the American embassy, Martin said it's important for all civilized peoples to commemorate those who perished in the attacks four years ago.
"The events of Sept. 11 were primarily yours to endure. However, the burden of defending our way of life, whenever and wherever it comes under threat, is one we share," he said.
Wilkins and Martin unveiled a plaque on the grounds of the U.S. embassy in Ottawa to recognize Canada's help for America on 9/11 and in the aftermath.
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WE REMEMBER AND HONOR
THOSE OF ALL NATIONS
WHO LOST THEIR LIVES
ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
WITH LASTING GRADITUTE TO THE PEOPLE OF CANADA FOR EXTENDING THE BRIGHT LIGHT
OF FRIENDSHIP ON AMERICA'S DARKEST DAY
AVEX GRADITUDE ENVERS LES CANADIENS POUR LEUR DEMONSTRATION D'AMITE A
L'OCCASION DU JOUR LE PLUS SOMBRE DE L'HISTOIRE DES ETAIS-UNIS
"You opened your homes and your churches to strangers and you asked nothing in return.
So let me say directly to the Canadian people, thank you for your kindness to America in a hour of need."
President George W. Bush, Halifax, Nova Scotia, December 1, 2004
"May generations be inspired by the devotion between these two great, freedom-loving nations
who stood together against tyranny. And may history note that we prevailed."
Ambassador David H. Wilkins, September 11, 2005