Fallen Heroes Honoured At Queen's Park

Ontario paid tribute to 15 soldiers who gave their lives in service to our country at a moving ceremony at Queen's Park today.

Most of the soldiers honoured today were killed in Afghanistan. Others died while on duty with the Canadian Forces in Canada and around the world. All were honoured for giving their lives in service to their country.

Premier Dalton McGuinty presented Tribute to the Fallen plaques to families of the fallen soldiers. Canada's Chief of Defense Staff, General Walt Natynczyk attended the ceremony on behalf of the Canadian Forces, along with Brigadier-General John Collin, Commander Land Force Central Area/Joint Task Force Central.

Ontario's Tribute to the Fallen was created in 2006 to honour firefighters, police officers and members of the Canadian Forces who have died in the line of duty since 2002. The tribute includes a specially designed trillium and a brass plate with a commemorative inscription.