Several veterans of the Second World War were
presented with medals of the Legion of Honour during a formal ceremony on Feb.
8 in the Alberta Legislature Building Rotunda. The event that began at 4 p.m.
was hosted by Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Robert Wanner. After speeches
by elected officials, Jean-Christophe Fleury, French Consul General based in
Vancouver, commenced with the medal presentations.
More than 100 family members and guests assembled in
the rotunda to witness the ceremony and take pictures. During his speech, Mr.
Fleury gave a heartfelt message of thanks on behalf of the French people and
their government. He explained the
Legion d’Honneur is the highest decoration that France can bestow, and is the
equivalent to the Order of Canada. © Grant Cree photo
To see more photos of this remarkable event, visit my
online gallery.
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