Public Service Announcement: United Nations flag raised at Lincoln Town Hall to commemorate National Peacekeepers’ Day
August 9, 2021 – (Lincoln, ON) – Mayor Sandra Easton and Ward 3 Councillor Paul MacPherson raised the United Nations flag at Lincoln Town Hall to commemorate National Peacekeepers’ Day in Canada on August 9, which was established in 2008.
The day provides an opportunity for Canadians to express pride and respect toward personnel of the Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and provincial and municipal police forces, as well as Canadian diplomats and civilians who have worked in support of international peace and security operations.
Since 1948, more than 125,000 Canadian peacekeepers have participated in dozens of international efforts all over the world. August 9 was selected as National Peacekeepers’ Day to recognize the greatest single loss of Canadian lives on a peacekeeping mission which occurred on that date in 1974.
Canada has helped provide instrumental support to restore peace and security in areas devastated by conflict. Canadian peacekeepers play a vital and significant role in achieving these objectives while demonstrating compassion and courage. By marking this day, everyone in Lincoln, Niagara region and across Canada can celebrate and express our gratitude to these men and women.
Mayor Sandra Easton & Ward 3 Councillor Paul MacPherson raised the United Nations flag at Lincoln Town Hall to commemorate National Peacekeepers’ Day in Canada on August 9.
Mayor Easton presented the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers to Kevin Wadden, Niagara Chapter President of the United Nations Veterans.