Canada – Remembrance Day Sentry Program selection announced

Oct 27, 2021 | International

Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

The selection of the 2021 members of the Remembrance Day Sentry Program has been announced by the Acting Chief of the Defence Staff, General Wayne D. Eyre.

The Remembrance Day Sentry Program was created in 1998 to publicly recognize outstanding Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members from both the Regular and the Reserve Force, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), for their dedication, professionalism, and performance in service to Canada.

Six CAF members and one RCMP officer received the distinction of being chosen from all those nominated across the country to play an important role during this year’s national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa.

Program participants have been honoured with this important ceremonial duty based on criteria such as deployment experience, community involvement, physical fitness, and their record of conduct.

The following personnel have been selected to form the vigil for the event this year:

Royal Canadian Navy Sentry Commander: Petty Officer Second Class Jacob Russell, Personnel Coordination Centre (Pacific), Esquimalt, B.C.
Canadian Army Sentry: Corporal Justin George, 1 Combat Engineer Regiment, Edmonton, Alta.
Royal Canadian Air Force Sentry: Corporal William Jodoin, 21 Aerospace Control & Warning Squadron, North Bay, Ont.
Special Operations Forces Sentry: Master Corporal Dany Drapeau-Guay, Canadian Special Operations Training Centre, Petawawa, Ont.
Military Personnel Command Nursing Officer Sentry: Lieutenant (Navy) Debra Fredericks, Canadian Forces Trauma Training Centre (West), Vancouver, B.C.
RCMP Sentry: Corporal Rielly Knock, F Division, Saskatoon, Sask.
Special Guest of the Acting Chief of the Defence Staff: Corporal Nick Kerr, Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group, Edmonton, Alta.

Program participants are available for interviews upon request.

“The sentries chosen for this year’s Remembrance Day Sentry Program continue to epitomize the very best of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Thank you for your outstanding dedication and service. Congratulations to each of you, Canada is immensely proud of you.”

General Wayne D. Eyre, Acting Chief of the Defence Staff

“The Remembrance Day Sentry Program publicly acknowledges the dedication, effort, professionalism, and performance of those who serve Canada and all Canadians. We congratulate those selected this year for the honour of representing your country at the National War Memorial on Remembrance Day.”

Major-General Lise Bourgon, Acting Commander, Military Personnel Command

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Department of National Defence

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Canada – National Sentry Program 2021 begins at the National War Memorial

Jun 7, 2021 | International

Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

Today, at 9 a.m., the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) posted sentries at the National War Memorial, marking the start of the 2021 National Sentry Program (NSP).

This year, the annual sentry program will run from June 6 to November 10, Monday to Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Posting sentries at the National War Memorial and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier serves to reinforce Canada’s commitment to remember and honour Canadians who have contributed to our nation’s long-standing tradition of military excellence.

“The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier reminds us of the significant sacrifices by our Canadian Armed Forces. We thank all serving members, past and present, whose actions, at home and abroad, give us the enduring freedom we experience in our daily lives. Thank you to our City of Ottawa partners. They continue to work with us to provide the National Sentry Program in these challenging times. I encourage all Canadians to follow the posted safety measures while visiting the site and paying their respects to our fallen heroes.”

Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence

“It is with great pride that we are able to carry out our National Sentry Program this year. We believe it is important for Canadians to be aware of the military accomplishments and sacrifices that have helped shape our nation, and have been central to Canada’s growth and prosperity. My deepest thanks to all the sentries who will perform this important duty on behalf of the CAF and Canadians.”

Major-General William Seymour, Acting Commander Canadian Joint Operations Command.

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Department of National Defence

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