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Monuments are a hot topic in the capital right now, though the groups proposing one to honour the memory of fallen diplomats don’t anticipate the public outcry seen over the one honouring victims of Communism.
The Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers (PAFSO) and the Retired Heads of Mission Association have approached senior management at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development to discuss the proposed project and so far it has met with enthusiasm.
“We’ve agreed that it’s a desirable thing to do and now we need to have a conversation with the relevant departments,” said Timothy Hodges, president of PAFSO. “It can get pretty complex pretty quickly so we need to reach an agreement in principle. I’ve had a number of conversations with senior executives and I mentioned it in my opening remarks at the annual PAFSO awards dinner.
“The conversations are favourable and we want to make it happen. I believe [DFATD officials] have the green light from ministers, so I don’t see any major barrier to a monument’s unveiling at some point.”
Things might get more complicated when they involve other departments besides Citizenship and Immigration Canada, to which they’ve already spoken. Canadian Heritage, the National Capital Commission, Canada Border Services Agency, Public Works and the Treasury Board would all have to involved at some point. “It’s a bit complex in terms of sign-offs,” Hodges said, “but the idea is pretty simple.”
Hodges’ inspiration for the monument came when he was in Washington a few months ago, visiting his counterpart at the American Foreign Service Association.
“I was looking at what they have at the Department of State,” he said, describing a prominent, but tasteful, plaque for the fallen diplomats. “Theirs is publicly accessible, very prominent and it has a couple hundred names on it. That’s what prompted my thinking on this.”
Another issue to iron out is who would qualify to have their name included. “It’s more or less officers who were posted abroad who die in circumstances they wouldn’t have encountered if they’d stayed at home,” Hodges said. “It’s largely about exceptional circumstances.”
He noted that Glyn Berry, who was killed in a car-bomb attack while posted to Afghanistan in 2006, would certainly qualify, as would Annemarie Desloges, 29, who was killed in a 2013 terrorist attack on a mall in Nairobi, Kenya.
Hodges said they haven’t discussed the physical elements of the memorial, but he would like to see it on the grounds of the Lester B. Pearson Building at 125 Sussex Dr. He thinks it should be publicly accessible. There is already a small plaque inside the building, but it’s no longer publicly accessible, nor is it prominent.
His vision is that it be made of stone, but those details haven’t been discussed. He does intend to take note of similar monuments in other capitals when he travels this summer. “I will poke around — the Americans aren’t the only ones who have this.”
He said his job to advocate for foreign service officers often results in confrontation or at least challenges, so it’s nice to be spearheading what he views as a “very positive” initiative.
“I’m really pleased that the senior deputies in the department feel much the same way,” he said, and added that while he wishes it wasn’t so, he anticipates that the need for such a monument will only grow in the coming years. “Let’s hope not, but they’re not going to decline in terms of frequency in my mind.”
Rick Kohler, president of RHOMA, said his organization is of a similar mind about the project. “We like recognizing and acknowledging people who’ve served the government of Canada and faced very difficult situations,” Kohler said.
Foreign Affairs officials wouldn’t comment, but issued this statement: “The department is currently in the process of examining various options to honour and pay homage to Canadian diplomats who have been killed in service.”
— Jennifer Campbell is the editor of Diplomat & International Canada. Reach her at editor@diplomatonline.com, Twitter @JennMCampbell
Italian Ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado took part in the Italian car parade that was part of the FCA Ferrari Festival in Ottawa June 19-21. A total of 50 Ferraris drove from the ambassador’s Aylmer residence to Preston Street. Credit: André Chenier
Korean Ambassador DaeShik Jo awarded Ecuadorean Ambassador Nicolas Fabian Trujillo’s outstanding service in promoting friendly relations between Korea and Ecuador during a posting from 2010-2014 with Gwanthwa Medal on June 24 at the Korean embassy. Credit: Embassy of Ecuador
Hungarian Ambassador Balint Odor and Peter Munk, a Hungarian-born Canadian businessman and philanthropist, took part in a June 15 concert called Remembering through Music at the Museum of History. The event marked Hungary’s Chairmanship of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). Photo: Ulle Baum
Icelandic Ambassador Sturla Sigurjónsson and his wife, Elin Jonsdottir, hosted a reception at their residence June 17 to mark Iceland’s national day. Photo: Ulle Baum
To mark their arrival in Ottawa, Japanese Ambassador Kenjiro Monji and his wife, Etsuko hosted a reception at their residence. They’re shown with Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander. Photo: Ulle Baum
To mark the 70th anniversary of the Victory of World Anti-Fascist War, Chinese Ambassador Luo Zhaohui hosted a commemorative ceremony June 18 at the Hong Kong Memorial Wall. Photo: Ulle Baum
Slovenian Ambassador Marjan Cencen and his wife, Lilijana Pogorevcnik Cencen hosted a national day at Ottawa City Hall June 17. Photo: Ulle Baum
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The Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers (PAFSO) and the Retired Heads of Mission Association have approached senior management at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development to discuss the proposed project and so far it has met with enthusiasm.
“We’ve agreed that it’s a desirable thing to do and now we need to have a conversation with the relevant departments,” said Timothy Hodges, president of PAFSO. “It can get pretty complex pretty quickly so we need to reach an agreement in principle. I’ve had a number of conversations with senior executives and I mentioned it in my opening remarks at the annual PAFSO awards dinner.
“The conversations are favourable and we want to make it happen. I believe [DFATD officials] have the green light from ministers, so I don’t see any major barrier to a monument’s unveiling at some point.”
Things might get more complicated when they involve other departments besides Citizenship and Immigration Canada, to which they’ve already spoken. Canadian Heritage, the National Capital Commission, Canada Border Services Agency, Public Works and the Treasury Board would all have to involved at some point. “It’s a bit complex in terms of sign-offs,” Hodges said, “but the idea is pretty simple.”
Hodges’ inspiration for the monument came when he was in Washington a few months ago, visiting his counterpart at the American Foreign Service Association.
“I was looking at what they have at the Department of State,” he said, describing a prominent, but tasteful, plaque for the fallen diplomats. “Theirs is publicly accessible, very prominent and it has a couple hundred names on it. That’s what prompted my thinking on this.”
Another issue to iron out is who would qualify to have their name included. “It’s more or less officers who were posted abroad who die in circumstances they wouldn’t have encountered if they’d stayed at home,” Hodges said. “It’s largely about exceptional circumstances.”
He noted that Glyn Berry, who was killed in a car-bomb attack while posted to Afghanistan in 2006, would certainly qualify, as would Annemarie Desloges, 29, who was killed in a 2013 terrorist attack on a mall in Nairobi, Kenya.
Hodges said they haven’t discussed the physical elements of the memorial, but he would like to see it on the grounds of the Lester B. Pearson Building at 125 Sussex Dr. He thinks it should be publicly accessible. There is already a small plaque inside the building, but it’s no longer publicly accessible, nor is it prominent.
His vision is that it be made of stone, but those details haven’t been discussed. He does intend to take note of similar monuments in other capitals when he travels this summer. “I will poke around — the Americans aren’t the only ones who have this.”
He said his job to advocate for foreign service officers often results in confrontation or at least challenges, so it’s nice to be spearheading what he views as a “very positive” initiative.
“I’m really pleased that the senior deputies in the department feel much the same way,” he said, and added that while he wishes it wasn’t so, he anticipates that the need for such a monument will only grow in the coming years. “Let’s hope not, but they’re not going to decline in terms of frequency in my mind.”
Rick Kohler, president of RHOMA, said his organization is of a similar mind about the project. “We like recognizing and acknowledging people who’ve served the government of Canada and faced very difficult situations,” Kohler said.
Foreign Affairs officials wouldn’t comment, but issued this statement: “The department is currently in the process of examining various options to honour and pay homage to Canadian diplomats who have been killed in service.”
— Jennifer Campbell is the editor of Diplomat & International Canada. Reach her at editor@diplomatonline.com, Twitter @JennMCampbell
Italian Ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado took part in the Italian car parade that was part of the FCA Ferrari Festival in Ottawa June 19-21. A total of 50 Ferraris drove from the ambassador’s Aylmer residence to Preston Street. Credit: André Chenier
Korean Ambassador DaeShik Jo awarded Ecuadorean Ambassador Nicolas Fabian Trujillo’s outstanding service in promoting friendly relations between Korea and Ecuador during a posting from 2010-2014 with Gwanthwa Medal on June 24 at the Korean embassy. Credit: Embassy of Ecuador
Hungarian Ambassador Balint Odor and Peter Munk, a Hungarian-born Canadian businessman and philanthropist, took part in a June 15 concert called Remembering through Music at the Museum of History. The event marked Hungary’s Chairmanship of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). Photo: Ulle Baum
Icelandic Ambassador Sturla Sigurjónsson and his wife, Elin Jonsdottir, hosted a reception at their residence June 17 to mark Iceland’s national day. Photo: Ulle Baum
To mark their arrival in Ottawa, Japanese Ambassador Kenjiro Monji and his wife, Etsuko hosted a reception at their residence. They’re shown with Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander. Photo: Ulle Baum
To mark the 70th anniversary of the Victory of World Anti-Fascist War, Chinese Ambassador Luo Zhaohui hosted a commemorative ceremony June 18 at the Hong Kong Memorial Wall. Photo: Ulle Baum
Slovenian Ambassador Marjan Cencen and his wife, Lilijana Pogorevcnik Cencen hosted a national day at Ottawa City Hall June 17. Photo: Ulle Baum
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