Canada Remembers International Air Show

2002 Air Show Highlights

Brigadier General Ivan Fenton, Land Forces Western Region, formally opened the show and represented the Canadian Armed Forces in an address of respect to the families; a special ceremonial parachute jump & presentation from four PPCLI troops who served with the fallen, was a highlight for the families.
Soil from Ground Zero was spread over Saskatchewan soil in a commemorative and ceremonial Bond of Remembrance for the families of those whose lives were lost in the tragedy of Sept. 11th; Aspecial message from New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg was read to the crowd.
Special guests - parents of Canada's four PPCLI soldiers who died in Afghanistan, were in attendance to accept the Tribute extended to their sons:
- Lloyd & Charlotte Smith of Nova Scotia (parents of Pte. Nathan Smith)
- Richard & Claire Leger of Ottawa (parents of Sgt. Marc Leger)
- Paul Dyer of Toronto & Agatha Dyer of Montreal (father and mother of Cpl. Ainsworth Dyer)
- Doreen Coolan & Michael McDonald of Nova Scotia (mother and friend of Pte. Richard Green)
NOTE: Appreciation to Air Canada and the Saskatoon Inn for assisting in this exclusive Canadian Tribute.
Saskatchewan Police, Firefighters & EMT Services were saluted within the ceremony.
We were the site of 2002 Canadian Fighter Pilots Assoc. Reunion (WWII & Korea War).
Approx. 34,300 people attended / 32% from beyond 80 km.
2002 economic impact approx. $2.5 - $3M.