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Canadians are a hardy folk, have been for 150 years now. And counting.
So the Canada Day celebrants weren’t about to let a little (OK, a lot) of rain dampen their enthusiasm on Saturday.
Ray Paquette, 87, of Ottawa never misses a Canada Day. Blair Crawford, Postmedia
Ray Paquette
With a chest full of medals and his blue United Nations beret, Ray Paquette of Ottawa says he never misses a Canada Day celebration.
Paquette, 87, was one of about 200 Canadians who served with the UN in Vietnam in 1954 as the French empire was crumbling in Indochina, as it was the known.
“I try to make it every year,” he said. “It’s the least we can do.
“Canada, to me is the greatest country in the world. With its diversity, everyone is welcome.
“This is an example of everyone coming together,” said Paquette, who in addition to his Vietnam tour in 1954-56 also served with NATO in Germany. He retired in 1971.
“You have to really appreciate the occasion, especially today on the 150th celebration.”
Blair Crawford
Thousands swaying and singing with Choir!Choir!Choir! For Leonard's Hallelujah on Parliament. Very moving pic.twitter.com/lml1nNhj17
— Blair Crawford (@GetBAC) July 1, 2017
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So the Canada Day celebrants weren’t about to let a little (OK, a lot) of rain dampen their enthusiasm on Saturday.
Ray Paquette, 87, of Ottawa never misses a Canada Day. Blair Crawford, Postmedia
Ray Paquette
With a chest full of medals and his blue United Nations beret, Ray Paquette of Ottawa says he never misses a Canada Day celebration.
Paquette, 87, was one of about 200 Canadians who served with the UN in Vietnam in 1954 as the French empire was crumbling in Indochina, as it was the known.
“I try to make it every year,” he said. “It’s the least we can do.
“Canada, to me is the greatest country in the world. With its diversity, everyone is welcome.
“This is an example of everyone coming together,” said Paquette, who in addition to his Vietnam tour in 1954-56 also served with NATO in Germany. He retired in 1971.
“You have to really appreciate the occasion, especially today on the 150th celebration.”
Blair Crawford
Thousands swaying and singing with Choir!Choir!Choir! For Leonard's Hallelujah on Parliament. Very moving pic.twitter.com/lml1nNhj17
— Blair Crawford (@GetBAC) July 1, 2017
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