TRENTON, Ont. -- Families of Canadian soldiers gathered here for a moving ceremony, as the Afghanistan Repatriation Memorial was unveiled Saturday.
A bell tolled as Air Cadets read the names of the 158 soldiers killed in Afghanistan. Their names are engraved on the memorial, located just a few metres from the Highway of Heroes.
For many family members, it was the first time they returned to Trenton since attending their loved ones’ repatriation ceremonies, which take place here. There were about 250 family members in attendance.
Dozens of soldiers who served in Afghanistan were also at the ceremony to remember their fallen comrades. They joined the ranks of about 2,500 people at the event.
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