On this day, we honor the Canadians who sacrificed for our freedom.
World War I 1914-1918
628,736 Canadian served.
66,573 died.
130,166 were wounded.
2,818 were taken prisoner of war and 175 merchant seamen died by enemy action.
World War II 1939-1945
1,081,865 Canadian served.
44,927 died.
53,145 were wounded.
8,271 were taken prisoner of war and 1,146 merchant seamen died by enemy action.
Korean World War 1950-1953
26,791 Canadian served.
516 died.
1,558 were wounded and 33 were taken prisoner of war.
Gulf War 1990-1991
4,074 Canadians served.
and there were no Canadian casualties.
War in Afghanistan 2001-2021
More than 40,000 Canadians served.
158 died. And 635 were wounded.
Jesus says, “Greater love has no one than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (John 15:13).
May each of our veterans feel honored, not just today, but every day.
