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Ottawa – In honour of Veterans’ Week (November 5 to 11), a candlelight tribute was held at the Canadian War Museum this evening, hosted by Mayor Jim Watson and The Honourable Kent Hehr, P.C., Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and Stephen Quick, Director General, Canadian War Museum.
Veterans’ Week is an opportunity for residents to recognize the contributions made by local veterans and to honour the sacrifice of those who lost their lives in service to Canada.
“The world is a better place because of the generations of brave Canadian men and women who have served and continue to serve their country,” said Mayor Jim Watson. “For all they have given our country, and our community, in times of conflict and at times of peace, we owe them our unending gratitude.”
As part of the ceremony, veterans passed lit candles to youth; a symbolic passing of the torch of remembrance from one generation to another. The poignant tradition pays respect to the many brave men and women in uniform who have served Canada throughout the years to protect our shared values.
Following the act of remembrance, Mayor Watson announced the latest veteran honoured through the City’s Veterans’ Commemorative Street Naming Program. This year, the City is honouring Corporal Eric Maloney.
A native of Douglastown, Quebec, Corporal Maloney joined the Canadian Army during the call to arms at the onset of the Second World War at the age of 18. He became a member of the Royal Rifles of Canada, “C” Force, which was the first Canadian unit to see battle in World War II and earned many commendations, including the first Victoria Cross awarded to Canadians.
Corporal Maloney and his comrades were sent to defend the colony of Hong Kong, but after being cut off from reinforcements and supplies, they surrendered on Christmas Day 1941 and were taken as prisoners of war by the Japanese. Corporal Maloney remained in captivity for four years and eight months, but during that time, he and his comrades did everything in their power to disrupt the Japanese war effort, including risking their lives in acts of sabotage.
“Corporal Maloney’s acts of bravery in the face of adversary are commendable and inspirational. Even after returning to Canada, he continued to serve his country as a chef, working in the Arctic on NORAD’s Distant Early Warning sites (DEW Line),” said Mayor Watson. “Even in his later years, Corporal Maloney gave back to his country and community by supporting many of Ottawa’s charitable organizations, primarily the Nepean Museum, and by sharing his personal war experiences with younger generations.”
Corporal Maloney died on March 11, 2015 and will now join the ranks of the other brave local men and women whose lives have already been celebrated through the Veterans’ Commemorative Street Naming Program. The Mayor offered his thanks and presented Cynthia Maloney, daughter of Corporal Maloney, with a street sign for Eric Maloney Way, a new street in the community of Findlay Creek.
The City of Ottawa wishes to thank Tartan Homes and Tamarack Homes for providing this street to the Veterans’ Commemorative Street Naming program.
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Veterans’ Week is an opportunity for residents to recognize the contributions made by local veterans and to honour the sacrifice of those who lost their lives in service to Canada.
“The world is a better place because of the generations of brave Canadian men and women who have served and continue to serve their country,” said Mayor Jim Watson. “For all they have given our country, and our community, in times of conflict and at times of peace, we owe them our unending gratitude.”
As part of the ceremony, veterans passed lit candles to youth; a symbolic passing of the torch of remembrance from one generation to another. The poignant tradition pays respect to the many brave men and women in uniform who have served Canada throughout the years to protect our shared values.
Following the act of remembrance, Mayor Watson announced the latest veteran honoured through the City’s Veterans’ Commemorative Street Naming Program. This year, the City is honouring Corporal Eric Maloney.
A native of Douglastown, Quebec, Corporal Maloney joined the Canadian Army during the call to arms at the onset of the Second World War at the age of 18. He became a member of the Royal Rifles of Canada, “C” Force, which was the first Canadian unit to see battle in World War II and earned many commendations, including the first Victoria Cross awarded to Canadians.
Corporal Maloney and his comrades were sent to defend the colony of Hong Kong, but after being cut off from reinforcements and supplies, they surrendered on Christmas Day 1941 and were taken as prisoners of war by the Japanese. Corporal Maloney remained in captivity for four years and eight months, but during that time, he and his comrades did everything in their power to disrupt the Japanese war effort, including risking their lives in acts of sabotage.
“Corporal Maloney’s acts of bravery in the face of adversary are commendable and inspirational. Even after returning to Canada, he continued to serve his country as a chef, working in the Arctic on NORAD’s Distant Early Warning sites (DEW Line),” said Mayor Watson. “Even in his later years, Corporal Maloney gave back to his country and community by supporting many of Ottawa’s charitable organizations, primarily the Nepean Museum, and by sharing his personal war experiences with younger generations.”
Corporal Maloney died on March 11, 2015 and will now join the ranks of the other brave local men and women whose lives have already been celebrated through the Veterans’ Commemorative Street Naming Program. The Mayor offered his thanks and presented Cynthia Maloney, daughter of Corporal Maloney, with a street sign for Eric Maloney Way, a new street in the community of Findlay Creek.
The City of Ottawa wishes to thank Tartan Homes and Tamarack Homes for providing this street to the Veterans’ Commemorative Street Naming program.
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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