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Thank you to everyone who has shown their support
of the Memorial Wall of Names.
The response we have seen since the beginning of this initiative has shown that many Canadians want this Memorial. Many have sent us their thoughts of hope and support and we would like to share some of them with you.
Support and endorsement has been given by many individual Canadians, the Royal Canadian Legion and the National Council of Veterans Associations. |
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The Maple Leaf Legacy Project. Steve Douglas, Founder www.mapleleaflegacy.org
"In my experience since 1997, as Director of the Maple Leaf Legacy Project, it has become increasingly apparent to me that Canada needs a focal point for the commemoration of all of its war dead, by name, for all of the wars and conflicts in which we have participated. This focal point will serve to draw people from across Canada and around the world to pay their respects to our fallen and to learn more about the events in which Canadians so often played such a pivotal role.
The men and women of Canada, who paid, with their lives, for the cause of freedom and peace in so many regions of the world, deserve to have their names displayed properly and with all due respect, at a national memorial site. They were not nameless; they were not without personality, character individuality and purpose in life. They were as we are. A grateful nation seeing that their names are proudly displayed in perpetuity on a fitting and touching memorial is a nation that looks ahead as well as remembers its past.
It is right and fitting that present a future generations will have a focal point, in our nation's capital, to help tell the story of our past and of the many thousands of our men and women who gave it all for the betterment of so many oppressed and less fortunate people of the world.
I endorse and fully support the efforts to bring this memorial wall to reality."
The Royal Canadian Legion
"This Memorial Wall of names will be a commemorative site where Canadians can pause and reflect upon the accomplishments and selfless sacrifices of the 117,000 men and women whose homecoming was only dreamed of. It will serve to strengthen the collective reminiscence of a grateful nation toward all veterans."
National Council of Veteran Associations in Canada
"The subject of the Memorial wall of names was raised for discussion at our Annual Meeting and received unanimous approval."
Major General Lewis W. MacKenzie
"I'd be pleased to be included in those that support the project."
Major General Richard Rohmer
"Please know that I am totally supportive of the goals and objectives of the Memorial Wall of Names."
Cynthia McFadden, Co-Anchor, Nightline, abc News
"Your idea for a memorial for the Fallen is a very powerful one. I hope you pursue it"
Gail Asper
"This could be a very powerful monument and I sincerely believe that this project is a worthy one." -
Do you have thoughts to share? Send your words of support to help us demonstrate that the time for this Memorial is now! Please feel free to send your thoughts to memorialwall@gmail.com or by mail to: The Memorial Wall of Names Foundation, 220 - 34 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, Ontario M4R 2H6.
With your permission we will list you as a supporter to help inspire others to get involved. |
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Bill C-229 and Petition |
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On June 16th, 2011, Bill C-229, an Act to establish a National Memorial Wall for all of Canada's fallen soldiers and peacekeepers, had a first reading and your support is needed to ensure it gets passed!
This is the third Bill introduced in support of the Memorial Wall of Names, the previous two being thrown out with the calling of our past two elections. The first, private Member's Bill No C 417 was presented on March, 27 2007 by Inky Mark M.P. but was not passed. This Bill was followed by Bill C 454 sponsored by Daryl Kramp M.P. and has now been replaced by Bill C 229. For more information about Bill C-229, please visit http://openparliament.ca/bills/41-1/C-229/
You can help make this a reality by signing the online petition today and demonstrating that this is a project that the public does indeed want and support.
Make your voice heard! Please take a moment and to sign the petition at http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/canadian-memorial-wall-of-names/ and encourage others to do the same.
There are a number of other ways that you can also make a difference:
1) Help make others aware of this initiative. Ask for their support and action by talking about the Memorial Wall of Names and sharing the link to our online petition through your online social networks.
2) Send a letter (or email) of endorsement to the Prime Minister with a copy to your Member of Parliament.
No postage is required if you address your mail to:
The House of Commons, K1A 0A6
Click here to find your local Member of Parliament
Thank you for your support and together we can make the Memorial Wall of Names a reality.
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Make A Donation |
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You can help make the Memorial Wall a reality! Every donation you make will ensure that Canada's fallen will be properly recognized and their sacrifices are remembered and honoured.
Your donation can be made online through Canada Helps by clicking on the link below.
All donations made through Canada Helps are automatically directed to the Memorial Wall of Names Foundation and you will receive an automatic tax receipt issued directly from Canada Helps. Canada Helps allows small charitable organizations to accept online and credit card donations without incurring additional administrative costs.
You can also make your donation by mail. Please send your cheque to:
The Memorial Wall of Names Foundation
220 - 34 Eglinton Ave W
Toronto, Ontario
M4R 2H6
The Memorial Wall of Names Foundation is a registered Canadian charity (84021 6675 RR0001). If you would like a charitable tax receipt, please ensure that your name and mailing address are included with your donation. Please note that a tax receipt will be issued for donations $20 dollars or greater.
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