Vimy Ridge Memorial

All across Canada, ceremonies were held Friday to mark the 93rd anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

This is the first year Canada will be marking the day with no surviving World War I veterans.

John Babcock, the last Canadian WWI vet, died in February at the age of 109.

Queen Elizabeth issued a special statement, saying:

“These gallant men and women went off to Europe to fight in what was often considered to be ‘the war to end all wars’; to defend the principles of peace, freedom and justice for their country and, indeed, for all mankind.”

“Theirs was a story of unspeakable horror, unmitigated heroism and ultimately of inspiring victory. This tremendous sacrifice can rightly be regarded as a defining moment in the history of Canada and is one which we will never forget.”

Almost 650, 000 Canadians served and more than 200, 000 were killed in WWI.

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