Ontario Commemorates 65th Anniversary Of D-Day

June 6, 1944, will always be remembered as D-Day.

Ontarians honoured Canada's Second World War heroes during a ceremony at Queen's Park marking the 65th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.

Premier Dalton McGuinty, retired Major-General Richard Rohmer, Brigadier-General John Collin and other dignitaries joined hundreds of veterans in remembering the courage and sacrifice of Canadian soldiers.

The program included a military parade, an inspection of the troops and the laying of wreaths. Members of the public also paid their respects at the ceremony.

One of Canada's most significant military engagements, the Battle of Normandy was key to bringing an end to the Second World War and liberating Europe. The fighting was fierce and came at a high price — 340 Canadians died and 574 were wounded.