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2003 Air Show Highlights |
- Lloyd and Charlotte Smith, formally
opened the show and represented all parents in an address
of respect to all families who have lost sons while serving their
country.
- The parents of two 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) and Richard & Claire Leger of Ottawa
(parents of Sgt. Marc Leger) attended the 2003 show. The parents of Cpl. Ainsworth Dyer and Pte. Richard Green could
not attend.
- Special salute to the Veterans of the
Korean War - receiving the salute on their behalf was Sgt. Jim McKinney
(Ret.).
- Law Enforcement "Plane Pull" raised
approx. $25,000, a part of the combined total of over $45,000 raised by
several Charities and community groups at the Air Show, making the total
to date of approx. $250,000.00 raised for charity since the Show began.
- Considering the abnormally hot weather
(above 40C) that affected the attendance, approx. 24,300 people attended / 32% from beyond 80 km.
The projected attendance for the 2004 show is in excess of 34,000.
- 2003 economic impact approx. $1.8M / over $21M to date
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