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On the eve of Remembrance Day, some of the most generous supporters of Canada’s national gallery came together with top leaders in military, culture, diplomacy and business for a special evening that commemorated the First World War through compelling art and thought-provoking history.
Attendees included the Canadian Armed Forces’ second-in-command, Lt. Gen Guy Thibault, Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin and retired generals John de Chastelain, Ray Henault and Lewis MacKenzie. They were seen in Monday’s black-tie, medal-wearing crowd as it perused The Great War: The Persuasive Power of Photography exhibit of prints, drawings and photos from the First World War, followed by a classy dinner served with patriotism and remembrance in the gallery’s gorgeous Great Hall.
Around Town: On the eve of Remembrance Day, some of the most generous supporters of the National Gallery of Canada came together with top leaders for a special evening commemorating the First World War through compelling art and thought-provoking history.
The viewing of the exhibit had been preceded by a panel discussion with Canadian military historians Dean Oliver and Desmond Morton and the National Gallery’s director, Marc Mayer. Guests heard about the impact The Great War had on Canada, including to its social and economic history.
“What we’re really trying to do is make this not just an artistic experience but a cultural, historical, political, economic experience, as well as a military commemoration,” Tom d’Aquino, chairman of the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) Foundation board told Around Town as the nearly 100 guests prepared to make their way through the photo exhibit. “So far, it’s working beautifully.”
D’Aquino’s long-time friend, Toronto businessman Blake Goldring, was truly a stand-out guest, and not just because he looked resplendent in his mess kit.
Just a few days prior, Goldring received the 2014 Vimy Award during a gala dinner in Ottawa presented by the Conference of Defence Associations Institute for his outstanding contributions and leadership in strengthening ties between the Canadian Armed Forces and the public.
Goldring, chairman and CEO of AGF Management Ltd., was the first honorary colonel appointed to the army, in 2011 (his appointment has been extended to 2016.) He’s the founder of Canada Company, a charitable organization that brings together business and community leaders to support the Canadian Forces and their families.
Goldring attended the NGC Foundation dinner as one of the gallery’s distinguished patrons. Its supporters ranged from Vancouver philanthropist Michael Audain to prominent Calgary businessman Ron Mannix to Anne Stanfield, widow of former Nova Scotia premier and federal Progressive Conservative Party leader Robert Stanfield.
High-profile Ottawa guests included respected developer Bill Teron, Rockcliffe power couple Sean and Jamilah Murray, Carling Motors Group president John Mierins and his wife, Keltie, and Welch LPP managing partner Micheal Burch, a member of the NGC Foundation board of directors. Also seen were National Capital Commission CEO Mark Kristmanson and board chair Russell Mills, and Mark O’Neill, CEO of the Canadian Museum of History Corporation.
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Attendees included the Canadian Armed Forces’ second-in-command, Lt. Gen Guy Thibault, Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin and retired generals John de Chastelain, Ray Henault and Lewis MacKenzie. They were seen in Monday’s black-tie, medal-wearing crowd as it perused The Great War: The Persuasive Power of Photography exhibit of prints, drawings and photos from the First World War, followed by a classy dinner served with patriotism and remembrance in the gallery’s gorgeous Great Hall.
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From left, Hon. Col. Blake Goldring with Lt. Gen. Guy Thibault, Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, at a special First World War commemorative evening held at the National Gallery of Canada on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014.
Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen 
From left, Thomas d'Aquino, chair of the National Gallery of Canada Foundation board, with Hon. Col. Blake Goldring, recipient of 2014 Vimy Award, at a special First World War commemorative evening held at the National Gallery on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014.
Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
U.S. Ambassador Bruce Heyman with his wife, Vicki, at a special First World War commemorative evening held at the National Gallery of Canada on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014.
Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
From left, British High Commissioner Howard Drake with prominent Calgary businessman Ron Mannix, one of the National Gallery of Canada's distinguished patrons, at a special First World War commemorative evening held at the gallery on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014.
Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
Maj. Gen. (ret'd) Lewis MacKenzie with his daughter, Kimm, at a special First World War commemorative evening held at the National Gallery of Canada on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014.
Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
Marc Mayer, director of the National Gallery of Canada, with National Capital Commission (NCC) CEO Mark Kristmanson at a special First World War commemorative evening held at the National Gallery on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014.
Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
From left, Susan Peterson d'Aquino with Barbara Anderson at a special First World War commemorative evening held at the National Gallery of Canada on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014.
Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
Mark O'Neill, president and CEO of the Canadian Museum of History Corp., with colleague Elizabeth Goger at a special First World War commemorative evening held at the National Gallery of Canada on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014.
Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
Vancouver philanthropist, art collector and businessman Michael Audain with fellow distinguished patron Anne Stanfield and National Gallery of Canada Foundation CEO Karen Colby-Stothart.
Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
From left, Gen. (Ret'd) Ray Henault with Canadian historian Desmond Morton at a special First World War commemorative evening held at the National Gallery on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014.
Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
John Mierins, president of the Carling Motors Group, with his wife, Keltie, at a special First World War commemorative evening held at the National Gallery on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014.
Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
Canadian military historian Tim Cook with his wife, Sarah, at a special First World War commemorative evening held at the National Gallery of Canada on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014.
Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
From left, Marc Mayer, director of the National Gallery of Canada, with 2014 Vimy Award recipient and Hon. Col. Blake Goldring and Thomas d'Aquino, chair of the National Gallery of Canada Foundation.
Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
From left, prominent Ottawa arts patrons John Mierins, Bill Teron and Jamilah Murray at a special First World War commemorative evening held at the National Gallery of Canada on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014.
Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
From left, Lt.-Gen. Guy Thibault, Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, with businessman and property developer Sean Murray at a special First World War commemorative evening.
Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin and her husband, Frank McArdle, attended a special World War I commemorative evening held at the National Gallery of Canada.
Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
Journalist and author Andrew Cohen with his wife, Mary Gooderham, at a special World War I commemorative evening held at the National Gallery of Canada.
Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
Micheal Burch, managing partner of Welch LLP, with National Gallery of Canada Foundation CEO Karen Colby-Stothart at a special World War I commemorative evening .
Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
Gen. (Ret'd) John de Chastelain, former Canadian ambassador to the U.S., with his wife, MaryAnn, at a special World War I commemorative evening.
Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
Lt. Gen, Guy Thibault, Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, was among the guests to view The Great War: The Persuasive Power of Photography exhibit during a special World War I commemorative evening held at the National Gallery of Canada on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014.
Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
Around Town: On the eve of Remembrance Day, some of the most generous supporters of the National Gallery of Canada came together with top leaders for a special evening commemorating the First World War through compelling art and thought-provoking history.
The viewing of the exhibit had been preceded by a panel discussion with Canadian military historians Dean Oliver and Desmond Morton and the National Gallery’s director, Marc Mayer. Guests heard about the impact The Great War had on Canada, including to its social and economic history.
“What we’re really trying to do is make this not just an artistic experience but a cultural, historical, political, economic experience, as well as a military commemoration,” Tom d’Aquino, chairman of the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) Foundation board told Around Town as the nearly 100 guests prepared to make their way through the photo exhibit. “So far, it’s working beautifully.”
D’Aquino’s long-time friend, Toronto businessman Blake Goldring, was truly a stand-out guest, and not just because he looked resplendent in his mess kit.
Just a few days prior, Goldring received the 2014 Vimy Award during a gala dinner in Ottawa presented by the Conference of Defence Associations Institute for his outstanding contributions and leadership in strengthening ties between the Canadian Armed Forces and the public.
Goldring, chairman and CEO of AGF Management Ltd., was the first honorary colonel appointed to the army, in 2011 (his appointment has been extended to 2016.) He’s the founder of Canada Company, a charitable organization that brings together business and community leaders to support the Canadian Forces and their families.
Goldring attended the NGC Foundation dinner as one of the gallery’s distinguished patrons. Its supporters ranged from Vancouver philanthropist Michael Audain to prominent Calgary businessman Ron Mannix to Anne Stanfield, widow of former Nova Scotia premier and federal Progressive Conservative Party leader Robert Stanfield.
High-profile Ottawa guests included respected developer Bill Teron, Rockcliffe power couple Sean and Jamilah Murray, Carling Motors Group president John Mierins and his wife, Keltie, and Welch LPP managing partner Micheal Burch, a member of the NGC Foundation board of directors. Also seen were National Capital Commission CEO Mark Kristmanson and board chair Russell Mills, and Mark O’Neill, CEO of the Canadian Museum of History Corporation.
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