Corporal Kelloway, of Hantsport, N.S. Pictured on sentry duty at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Ottawa.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, contains the remains of an unidentified Canadian soldier who died in the First World War. The soldier’s remains were repatriated from France and were placed in the tomb in May 2000.
The National Sentry Program started in 2007 to bring awareness of the importance of the National War Memorial and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The sentries stand guard at the tomb to demonstrate core values of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Sentries stand guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Ottawa during the National Sentry Program, which typically runs from early June to mid-August, and then again from early October to November 10th.
Specifically, they are on duty from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day during these periods. The program reinforces Canada’s commitment to remembrance and involves members of the Canadian Armed Forces from various units.
The Unknown Soldier represents all Canadian soldiers who died in service and whose remains were never identified.
It’s touching to see Tom filling this role in Ottawa and I felt it was appropriate to share.
Photo Courtesy // Daniel Dewan
