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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, Mrs. Sherry Romanado, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Mark O’Neill, President and CEO, 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.
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 Leading Writer Stuart Kettles.
Kettles was born in Ottawa in 1917 and enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy Reserves in 1941. He was drafted to the HMCS Athabaskan in 1942. Leading Writer Kettles was aboard the Athabaskan when it sunk on April 30, 1944 and he was taken as a prisoner of war and detained in Germany until the following year. He was discharged from the Royal Canadian Navy in November 1945.
During his service he was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, the Atlantic Star, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and clasp and the War Medal 1939-45. He was given the discharge badge in 1945.
Following his discharge, Kettles joined the Ottawa Police Service from 1946 to 1966, obtaining the rank of sergeant and being awarded the Police Service Medal. Stuart Kettles passed away on May 20, 1966. A classroom of the Cossette Building at Canadian Forces Base Halifax is dedicated to Stuart Kettles.
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“As we mark Canada’s sesquicentennial, it is important to also remember the men and women who have dedicated their lives to keeping our country safe. This ceremony offers us an opportunity to reflect upon, recognize and thank the military troops who have represented Canada proudly and bravely over the past 150 years. These are individuals like Leading Writer Stuart Kettles who never stopped protecting us. He bravely served during World War II, survived a year as a prisoner of war and then returned home and continued to serve his community as a member of the Ottawa Police Service for over 20 years.”
Mayor Jim Watson, City of Ottawa
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.
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 Leading Writer Stuart Kettles.
Kettles was born in Ottawa in 1917 and enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy Reserves in 1941. He was drafted to the HMCS Athabaskan in 1942. Leading Writer Kettles was aboard the Athabaskan when it sunk on April 30, 1944 and he was taken as a prisoner of war and detained in Germany until the following year. He was discharged from the Royal Canadian Navy in November 1945.
During his service he was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, the Atlantic Star, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and clasp and the War Medal 1939-45. He was given the discharge badge in 1945.
Following his discharge, Kettles joined the Ottawa Police Service from 1946 to 1966, obtaining the rank of sergeant and being awarded the Police Service Medal. Stuart Kettles passed away on May 20, 1966. A classroom of the Cossette Building at Canadian Forces Base Halifax is dedicated to Stuart Kettles.
Quotes
“As we mark Canada’s sesquicentennial, it is important to also remember the men and women who have dedicated their lives to keeping our country safe. This ceremony offers us an opportunity to reflect upon, recognize and thank the military troops who have represented Canada proudly and bravely over the past 150 years. These are individuals like Leading Writer Stuart Kettles who never stopped protecting us. He bravely served during World War II, survived a year as a prisoner of war and then returned home and continued to serve his community as a member of the Ottawa Police Service for over 20 years.”
Mayor Jim Watson, City of Ottawa
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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