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By Derek Chappell
The Canadian armed forces completed their 18-year mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina with a closing ceremony at Camp Butmir, March 29.
A memorial plaque was unveiled by Canadian Ambassador Mr. Pierre Guimond and the deputy commander of Canadian Expeditionary Forces Command Maj. Gen. Peter Devlin. The plaque bears the inscription, 'In honour of all Canadians who served in Bosnia Herzegovina.'
Two Canadian maple trees, symbolically named Hermes and Iris, were planted either side of the plaque to leave a lasting symbol of Canada's presence. To the sound of a lone bagpiper the names of Canadian soldiers who lost their lives in the Balkans was read aloud, to be followed by a minute's silence and the ceremonial lowering of the national flag.
Since September 1991 more than 40,000 Canadian military personnel have served in the Balkans, including 23 members who died in the course of duty.
Canada was among the first countries to send soldiers to Bosnia Herzegovina, deploying Military Observers in September 1991. As a key member of the United Nations Protection Force, the Implementation Force, the Stabilisation Force, and NATO HQ Sarajevo Canada has supported Bosnia and Herzegovina throughout the last 18 years as it progressed from conflict to aspirations of NATO and European Union membership.
| Date Taken: | 04.08.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 04.08.2010 04:25 |
| Story ID: | 47829 |
| Location: | CAMP BUTMIR, BA |
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