Cameco Canada Remembers International Air Show

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Cameco Canada Remembers Air Show -- 2005

Saskatoon Air Show Pays Tribute to Canada's Veterans: Canada Remembers International Air Show

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN--(CCNMatthews - Aug. 22, 2005) - On Sunday, August 21, the Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Honourable Albina Guarnieri paid tribute to Veterans' contributions and sacrifices at the annual Canada Remembers International Air Show.

The air show, which began in 1995, is the largest show dedicated to Veterans in Canada. Over the past 10 years, it has paid tribute to Veterans, inspired youth, honoured heroes and educated and entertained well over 300,000 Canadians and visitors.

"During the Year of the Veteran, airshows like the one here in Saskatoon remind us of the thousands of Canadians who took to the skies during the wars of the past century," explained Minister Guarnieri. "We look up to the daring feats performed in the air today and look back on the days of daring that defined the history of our air force Veterans."

This year's Canada Remembers International Air Show took place on August 20 and 21. Over tens of thousands of spectators were on hand to celebrate. Some of the highlights from the weekend included performances by the Snowbirds, the Canadian Armed Forces Sky Hawks, and a CF-18 Hornet. The air show also included a Veterans' parade and special exhibits.

2005 is the Year of the Veteran: Celebrate. Honour. Remember. Teach. Thank.

2005 Show Highlights

34,000 + attended over the two days.
Scottish Lowland Military Band (arrived in Canada a few days prior - Saskatchewan's only appearance is at the Air Show)
VIP area
Lowland Band, North Saskatchewan Regiment Pipes & Drums, Veterans, Canadian & U.S. Military, Boy Scouts and others convene for the Opening Ceremonies
Maj. Ian McLean (Snowbird Lead) signs autographs after their performance
Special tribute was extended to the four slain RCMP Officers
Reminder messages demonstrate the need to "Remember" - yesterday's heroes as well as those who serve today
Line-up to get inside a KC-135 Refueler (from Beale AFB, California)
Podium presenters (Richard & Claire Leger join Minister Guarnieri and other dignitaries)
7 Man Honour Guard with a 21 Gun Volley during the Act of Remembrance
Boy Scouts represent all Canadian youth by thanking Veterans in front of the crowd; educating youth is a priority
A member from each participating Canadian & United States military crew marches to show center to prepare a salute from today's Armed Forces to Canada's Veterans; this aspect of the Opening Ceremonies demonstrate a strong expression of cross-border, mutual appreciation for the sacrifices of all Veterans and the need to honour them -- no borders exist in this display of respect.
Canadian Armed Forces SkyHawks visit the Sherbrooke Veterans Village
A single RCMP Member joins in the Parade of Veterans to acknowledge the RCMP's respect towards Veterans as well as participate in the Message of Remembrance for the four recently slain RCMP members and all who have died in the line of duty while serving Canada.
Veterans and the public at large experienced Holland's "Thank You Canada" display, showcasing visuals from that country's Liberation 60 years ago; many Veterans remembered being in the towns and areas shown in the visuals.
Current U.S. & Canadian Armed Forces personnel salute the Parade of Veterans as they prepare to march off show-center.
SkyHawks shake hands with all Veterans at Sherbrooke Veterans Village; since many Veterans are no longer able to attend the Air Show Tribute, a part of the show is always brought to them (although weather restricted a Parachute Demonstration and Snowbird Fly-Past).
Large visuals (6 ft. x 8 ft.) ensure the event's educational profile is clearly accessible to all ages via different audio & visual formats positioned throughout the show site. It is "not" just an Air Show.
Visuals highlight various Veterans from the community.
All areas of Saskatchewan and Canada were homes to Regiments, Squadrons and others who served in WWII and Korea; visuals depict several.
Visuals and scripts in all the event's advertising and signage demonstrates the primary message "Canada Remembers".

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