Cameco Canada Remembers International Air Show

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Cameco Canada Remembers Air Show -- 2002

2002 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; A special 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.

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